John Culver is group president of Starbucks China–Asia Pacific Region, Channel Development and Emerging Brands. In this role, John leverages his 10-plus years of retail and consumer packaged goods experience at Starbucks to lead the company’s global Channel Development and Emerging Brands portfolio while also overseeing the growth of the company’s fastest-growing retail segment in China and the Asia Pacific region, which includes Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam.

Jeff Hansberry is president of Starbucks China and Asia-Pacific and is responsible for integrating company’s retail and channel development business in the region. His portfolio includes company-operated markets in China, Australia, Singapore and Thailand, as well as joint-venture and licensed operations in India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Korea and Vietnam.

Arthur Rubinfeld is chief creative officer for Starbucks and president, Global Development and Evolution Fresh Retail. Arthur and his team are focused on the customer journey – from product innovation to store experience.

 

Blair Taylor joined Starbucks in July 2012 as Starbucks chief community officer. In February 2013, his role was expanded to include leadership of Starbucks Global Partner Resources (Human Resources) organization. As chief community officer and executive vice president, Partner Resources, Blair brings a passion for helping communities thrive around the globe and serving Starbucks 120,000 partners (employees) worldwide. He is responsible for the company’s culture, community, government relations, diversity, and global responsibility efforts. He also serves as a member of the Starbucks Foundation Board of Directors. 

Sharon Rothstein is global chief marketing officer for Starbucks Coffee Company. In this role, she has responsibility for stewardship of the Starbucks brand as well as the company’s portfolio of emerging brands, including Seattle’s Best Coffee, Evolution Fresh, La Boulange, Tazo and Teavana. 

Matthew Ryan is global chief strategy officer for Starbucks Coffee Company. In this role, he has responsibility for Starbucks long-term strategic planning process; improving the monetization of Starbucks retail, channel and emerging brands; and strengthening the company’s fast-growing customer relationship management and loyalty capabilities. Matt also serves on the company’s Global Brand Leadership Team responsible for integrating the company’s regional brand and marketing initiatives.