James starbucks biography

American businessman

James Donald is an American businessman who was the chief executive officer (CEO) of Starbucks from to He was preceded by Orin C.

Smith, who led the company since , and was succeeded by the coffeehouse's second president, Howard Schultz. Donald also held various executive positions with Albertsons.

James starbucks biography

Early life and education

Donald grew up in Florida and started working as a grocery bagger in Tampa when he was ^[1] Donald graduated with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from American Century University in Albuquerque, New Mexico.^[2] From to , he held several managerial positions with Albertsons.

While working at Albertsons, Donald pursued his undergraduate degree. It took 15 years for Donald to finish his degree because he was constantly moved to revamp distressed stores for Albertsons.^[3]

Career

In , he was recruited by Sam Walton to join Walmart to lead the development of its groc