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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