Starbucks Corporation CEOs — Leadership Timeline (3 Leaders)

Starbucks Corporation is an American multinational chain of coffeehouses and roastery reserves headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Founded on Mar 30, 1971 in Seattle, Washington.

Current Leadership:Brian NiccolCurrent•In office since Sep 9, 2024 (2 years 2 months)

Chronological Chief Executive Timeline

3 executive terms recorded

Brian Niccol

Current

Chairman & CEO · Sep 9, 2024 – Present

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Starbucks since September 2024, previously serving as CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill and Taco Bell.

2 years 2 months

795 days

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Howard Schultz

Former (Retired)Retired

Chairman & CEO · Jan 7, 2008 – Apr 3, 2017

Architect of Starbucks who served multiple tenures as CEO, transforming the Seattle coffeehouse into an international brand.

Reason for departure: retired

9 years 2 months

3,374 days

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Howard Schultz

Former (Stepped Down)Stepped Down

President & CEO · Aug 1, 1987 – Jun 1, 2000

Architect of Starbucks who served multiple tenures as CEO, transforming the Seattle coffeehouse into an international brand.

Reason for departure: stepped down

12 years 10 months

4,688 days

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