Howard Schultz is an American businessman and billionaire best known for transforming Starbucks from a small regional coffee shop into a global powerhouse. As the long-time CEO and chairman, Schultz revolutionized the modern coffee industry and retail experience by introducing the “third place” concept. He is a primary authority on entrepreneurial leadership and brand building, having scaled the company to over 30,000 locations while pioneering employee-centric benefits and corporate responsibility.
