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Former Starbucks CEO Schultz steps down from board

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Starbucks. - © AFP Arif ALIStarbucks said Wednesday its former chief executive Howard Schultz will step down from the coffee chain’s board of directors “as part of a planned transition.” Schultz, who ended his third stint as CEO in March, helped transform the brand from a small coffee shop into an i…

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    Starbucks. - © AFP Arif ALIStarbucks said Wednesday its former chief executive Howard Schultz will step down from the coffee chain’s board of directors “as part of a planned transition.” Schultz, who ended his third stint as CEO in March, helped transform the brand from a small coffee shop into an i…

  2. CNN

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    Starbucks announced Wednesday that Howard Schultz is stepping down from its board of directors – but the former chairman’s name will be sticking around.

  3. The Columbian

    Longtime Starbucks leader Howard Schultz steps down from the coffee chain’s board (opens The Columbian)

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    NEW YORK — Longtime Starbucks leader Howard Schultz is stepping down from the company’s board of directors, the coffee chain announced.

  4. The Oregonian

    Longtime Starbucks leader Howard Schultz exits coffee chain’s board (opens The Oregonian)

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    Schultz is credited for transforming the Seattle-based business into the coffee giant it’s known as today.

  5. Wall Street Journal

    Howard Schultz Steps Down From Starbucks Board (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    Schultz had returned to the coffee chain’s C-suite and board last year to help navigate challenges with workers and operations.

  6. NBC News

    Howard Schultz, former Starbucks CEO, steps down from company's board (opens NBC News)

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    “I look forward to supporting this next generation of leaders to steward Starbucks into the future as a customer, supporter and advocate in my role as chairman emeritus,” Schultz said.

  7. Washington Times

    Former CEO Howard Schultz leaves Starbucks board (opens Washington Times)

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    Starbucks founder and former CEO Howard Schultz stepped down from the company’s board of directors this week.

  8. New York Post

    Howard Schultz left Starbucks board over concerns he was a ‘distraction’: sources (opens New York Post)

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    In recent months, Schultz and other board members came to feel that even his presence as a board member was too controversial, insiders told On the Money.

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