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Starbucks Announces Leadership Moves to Accelerate Global Growth Agenda

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 EST

SEATTLE, May 16, 2012 - Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ:SBUX) today announced several leadership changes to accelerate its innovation and growth. The company announced the following leadership moves as it further strengthens its three-region operating model:

Lucy Lee Helm was named executive vice president, general counsel and secretary

Arthur Rubinfeld was named chief creative officer and president, Global Development and Evolution Fresh Retail

Annie Young-Scrivner was named executive vice president and president, Starbucks Canada

Colin Moore was named senior vice president, Enterprise Optimization

Craig Russell was named senior vice president, Global Coffee coinciding with the retirement of Dub Hay as senior vice president, Global Coffee Authority this November

“As we continue to sharpen our focus and strengthen our three-region operating model, local relevancy and speed of decision making are two critical requirements we must deliver so that we can seize opportunities,” said Howard Schultz, Starbucks chairman, president and ceo. “We will never rest when it comes to coffee innovation and elevating the overall coffee experience for our customers. The leadership moves we announced today will enable us to more swiftly position ourselves for the exciting opportunities ahead while never losing sight of the fact that we are a global brand with a rich heritage in coffee, long-standing values, and the responsibility to use our scale for good.”

 

Starbucks Appoints New Chief Digital and Information Officers

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:00:00 EST

SEATTLE, March 09, 2012 - Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced the promotion of two senior leaders as the company continues to innovate in the way it engages, recognizes and rewards customers and partners (employees) through meaningful digital experiences. Adam Brotman was appointed chief digital officer and Curt Garner was named chief information officer.

“Over the past several years, there has been a seismic shift in consumer behavior in large part because of the rapid adoption of social and digital media as a primary means of connection and communication,” said Howard Schultz, Starbucks chairman, president and ceo. “At Starbucks, we have recognized this shift and have made it a priority to establish a position on the leading edge of innovation and are now taking this a step further. Adam, Curt and their respective teams will continue to lead the way as we accelerate our digital and technology investments.

Starbucks General Counsel and Secretary Announces Retirement

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:00:00 EST

SEATTLE, December 07, 2011 - Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ:SBUX) today announced that Paula Boggs will retire as general counsel and secretary on April 2, 2012.

In June Boggs will join President Obama’s reelection campaign. Based in Seattle and Santa Fe, she will be volunteering as an advocate for the campaign in communities across the country. In 2010 Boggs was appointed by President Obama to the White House Council for Community Solutions whose work is focused on identifying, highlighting and enabling innovative community solutions to youth unemployment.

 

Starbucks Announces New Leadership Structure to Accelerate Global Growth

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:00:00 EST

SEATTLE, July 11, 2011 - Building on its global momentum, Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ:SBUX) today announced a new corporate structure to accelerate its growth strategy, which will take effect by the end of September.

“Our company performance over the past two years has positioned Starbucks for the significant international opportunities ahead and the acceleration of our global growth strategy,” said Howard Schultz, chairman, president and chief executive officer, Starbucks Coffee Company. “Today we are successfully executing our multi-brand, multi-channel strategy and we believe the leadership and organizational moves announced today will optimize our speed and focus going forward.”

 

Starbucks Appoints Joshua Cooper Ramo to Board of Directors

Thu, 05 May 2011 13:00:00 EST

SEATTLE, May 05, 2011 - Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) announced today that Joshua Cooper Ramo, Managing Director at Kissinger Associates, a business and government strategic advisory firm, was elected to the Starbucks Board of Directors on May 3. Ramo will serve on the Nominating and Corporate Governance committee.

“As we accelerate the growth of our international business, Joshua’s notable experience and perspective will complement our already strong and diverse Board,” said Howard Schultz, chairman, president and ceo of Starbucks. “His expertise, especially with regard to China, will be an invaluable contribution to maintaining our global leadership and strategic competitive advantage.”

 

ONWARD: How Starbucks Fought for Its Life without Losing Its Soul, by Howard Schultz, ceo of Starbucks, to Launch with Webcast and 14-City Book Tour

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 03:00:00 EST

NEW YORK & SEATTLE, March 28, 2011 - Rodale Inc. and Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) announce the publication of ONWARD: How Starbucks Fought for Its Life without Losing Its Soul (Rodale Inc.; March 29, 2011), by Howard Schultz, ceo of Starbucks. It’s the inspiring story of one company’s struggle from crisis to comeback, featuring themes of hope, conscience, innovation, courage, and responsibility. As a preview to the book launch, Starbucks will host a live Webcast featuring an interview and Q&A session with Schultz at 9 a.m. PT/Noon ET today. Access to the Webcast is http://starbucks.com/onward/live. People may also submit questions on this page, through the stream on Facebook (http://facebook.com/starbucks), or on Twitter using the hashtag #OnwardLive.

 

Paula Boggs Appointed to the White House Council for Community Solutions

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST

Today, Paula Boggs, Starbucks Coffee Company executive vice president, general counsel and secretary, was named by President Obama to the newly formed White House Council for Community Solutions.

In addition to providing advice to the President on solving specific community needs, the Council has been tasked with three key functions: enlisting leaders in the non-profit, private, and philanthropic sectors to make progress on key policy goals; providing strategic input and recommendations to help the federal government promote greater innovation and cross-sector collaboration; and honoring and highlighting those making a significant impact in their own communities. The Council will be composed of leaders from non-profits, corporations and foundations who are committed to social innovation and civic engagement.

 

Starbucks John Culver to Succeed Gerardo Lopez as Executive Vice President; President, Global Consumer Products, Foodservice and Seattle's Best Coffee

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:30:00 EST