date:May 18, 2012
, said Howard Schultz, chairman, president and chief executive officer. We will never rest when it comes to coffee innovation and elevating the overall coffee experience for our customers. The leadership moves we announced today will enable us to more swiftly position ourselves for the exciting opportunities ahead while never losing sight of the fact that we are a global brand with a rich heritage in coffee, long-standing values and the responsibility to use our scale for good.