Howard D. Schultz

Howard D. Schultz is an American businessman and former CEO of Starbucks, known for revolutionizing the coffeehouse experience and expanding Starbucks into a global brand. Under his leadership, Starbucks grew from a small Seattle coffee shop into an international powerhouse with thousands of locations worldwide. Schultz's innovative approach to customer service and brand development has made him a prominent figure in the food and beverage industry. Recently, he was mentioned in the news as being surpassed in wealth by the founders of Mixue, a Chinese bubble tea and ice cream chain, following their successful IPO.