Starbucks CTO Resigns Amid Tech Revamp, Interim CTO Named

Monday, Sep 29, 2025 1:52 am ET1min read

Starbucks CTO Deb Hall Lefevre resigned without a permanent replacement amid a tech revamp, with Ningyu Chen named interim CTO. The revamp includes AI-powered automated inventory counters, AI assistants for baristas, and a new point-of-sales system. The company is also closing underperforming stores and eliminating 900 non-retail roles.

Starbucks CTO Resigns Amid Tech Revamp, Interim CTO Named

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