Position
Chief Operating Officer
Company
Starbucks
SeattleFood and BeverageHospitalityRetailDescription
Starbucks Corporation has announced the appointment of Mike Grams as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Grams will expand his responsibilities to include global coffeehouse development and the global supply chain. In addition, Brad Lerman will step down as Chief Legal Officer but will continue until a successor is appointed.
Quick answer
Starbucks Appoints Mike Grams as Chief Operating Officer (June 4, 2025). Starbucks is based in Seattle, Washington, United States.
- Who is the new Chief Operating Officer at Starbucks?
- Starbucks named Mike Grams Chief Operating Officer, announced June 4, 2025.
- What did Starbucks announce on June 4, 2025?
- Starbucks Corporation has announced the appointment of Mike Grams as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Grams will expand his responsibilities to include global coffeehouse development and the global supply chain.
- What does Starbucks do?
- Find all the resources available to you as a Starbucks Landlord in our Landlord Support Center.
- Where is Starbucks based?
- Starbucks is based in Seattle, Washington, United States.
- Which similar companies made leadership changes around the same time?
- Taco John’s (June 9, 2025), McDonald's (May 29, 2025), Yum! Brands (June 17, 2025) and Gozney (June 17, 2025) also announced leadership changes within 45 days of Starbucks.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Other recent leadership changes in Food and Beverage and Hospitality
Executive moves at companies in the same sectors within 45 days, from Fundz verified event records.
- Taco John's Appoints Jackie Secor as Chief Operating Officer (June 9, 2025)
- McDonald’s UK & Ireland Appoints Ben Fox as SVP Chief Marketing Officer (May 29, 2025)
- Yum! Brands Appoints Chris Turner as Chief Executive Officer (June 17, 2025)
- Gozney Appoints Ryan Bateman as Chief Financial Officer (June 17, 2025)
- Haigh's Chocolates Appoints Peter Millard as Chief Executive Officer (July 3, 2025)
- Armanino Foods Names Deanna Jurgens as President and CEO (April 23, 2025)
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