Howard Schultz

Howard Schultz is an American businessman best known for his role as the former CEO and Chairman of Starbucks, a global coffee company. He joined Starbucks in 1982 when it was a small coffee bean store and transformed it into a coffeehouse chain with thousands of locations worldwide. Schultz emphasized creating a unique customer experience and fostering a strong company culture. His leadership style focused on employee welfare, promoting benefits like healthcare for part-time workers. Beyond Starbucks, Schultz has been involved in various philanthropic efforts and hinted at political aspirations, advocating for social issues and corporate responsibility.