Starbucks Newsroom

chairman, president and chief executive officer

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Howard Schultz, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Starbucks Coffee Company, first walked into Starbucks in Seattle’s Pike Place Market in 1981. Howard was drawn into conversation with these connoisseurs who took great care in not only finding and roasting the highest quality coffee, but also sharing their passion with others. Drawn to Seattle and its extraordinary coffee culture, Howard moved from his native New York and joined Starbucks in 1982 as director of operations and marketing when Starbucks had four stores.

chief financial officer, chief administrative officer

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

Troy Alstead is chief financial officer and chief administrative officer for Starbucks Corporation, overseeing the company’s global finance, technology, and supply chain operations. In his position, which he has held since November 2008, Troy is focused on the business and financial strategies, decisions, and execution that will deliver on Starbucks short- and long-term strategies.

group president, Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Teavana

Thu, 02 May 2013 09:00:00 EST

As group president, Americas, EMEA and Teavana, Cliff Burrows is responsible for all of Starbucks operations in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, Russia and the Middle East, as well as the expansion of Teavana retail stores. It is his mission to ensure that the Starbucks Experience is delivered to customers and partners (employees), combining a passion for the best quality coffee, served in a superb in-store environment. Cliff is known for his demonstrated track record of strong leadership and a commitment to Starbucks Guiding Principles.

group president, Starbucks China–Asia Pacific Region, Channel Development and Emerging Brands

Thu, 02 May 2013 09:00:00 EST

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.

president, Starbucks China and Asia-Pacific

Thu, 02 May 2013 09:00:00 EST

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.

chief creative officer; president, Global Development and Evolution Fresh Retail

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

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.

global chief marketing officer

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

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. 

global chief strategy officer

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

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.

executive vice president, Public Affairs

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

In September of 2008, Vivek Varma joined Starbucks Coffee Company as senior vice president, Public Affairs. In his role, Vivek oversees Starbucks global functions in areas of public relations, government affairs and social responsibility. He sits on the Executive Leadership Team reporting to ceo, Howard Schultz. Prior to coming to Starbucks, Vivek was general manager of Communications and Public Relations for the Platforms and Services Division of Microsoft and was responsible for public relations, executive communications, consumer outreach, and employee communication across the Windows, Online Services, and Online Advertising businesses.

senior vice president, Global Partner (Human) Resources

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

Marissa Andrada is senior vice president, Global Partner (Human) Resources.  Marissa supports the Starbucks Partner Resources Organization (PRO) around the world, including Total Rewards, PRO operations, partner engagement and business partner teams. In this role she reports to chief community officer, Blair Taylor and serves as a key member of the Starbucks senior leadership team. 