Howard Schultz

Howard Schultz (born 1953) is an American businessman and author best known for his leadership of Starbucks. Raised in Brooklyn, New York, he joined Starbucks in the early 1980s and later led the company’s expansion from a small coffee retailer into a global brand, serving as chief executive officer in multiple tenures. Schultz also entered public service as a member of the Starbucks board and has been involved in philanthropy. As a writer, he is known for business memoirs that chronicle his approach to company culture and growth, including *Pour Your Heart Into It* and *Onward*, which reflect on building Starbucks and navigating the 2008 financial crisis.