Shultz wasn't actually the founder of Starbucks. But he bought it from its previous owners in 1987 when it had just 17 locations and turned it into the biggest coffee chain in the world.

Leadership transitions are make-or-break moments. Michael Watkins, author of ‘The First 90 Days’, dissects the anatomy of ...

In March 2023, Laxman Narasimhan assumed the role of Starbucks CEO, replacing Starbucks founder and longtime CEO Howard Schultz, who had stepped in to fill the role temporarily. Starbucks was ...