Howard Schultz

1953

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Biography

Howard Schultz is an American businessman and entrepreneur best known for his former role as the CEO of Starbucks Corporation. Born on July 19, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York, Schultz grew up in a housing complex for the poor. He joined Starbucks in 1982 and helped transform it from a small regional coffee shop chain into a global powerhouse. Schultz is credited with pioneering Starbucks' expansion and creating a unique cafe culture worldwide.