SEATTLE - Starbucks Corp. has replaced its president of U.S. operations less than eight months after she took the job, as fewer customers have been visiting the chain of coffee houses amid an economic slump.
Starbucks replaces U.S. executive
March 4, 2008 at 3:27AM
Cliff Burrows, who has served as president of the coffee chain's Europe, Middle East and Africa division, will succeed Launi Skinner, who is resigning.
In a statement released Monday, Starbucks said Skinner is stepping down to spend more time with her family.
Martin Coles, Starbucks' chief operating officer, said the company has high expectations for Burrows, whom he credited with spurring the company's growth and profitability overseas.
Starbucks also promoted four executives who will head up its U.S. regional field offices, which were recently realigned in a move aimed at sharpening the company's focus on customers.
The new senior vice presidents are: Chris Carr, Northwest/Mountain; Cos LaPorta Western/Pacific; Jim McDermet, Northeast/Atlantic; and Paul Twohig, Southeast/Plains.
The company said each will report to Coles until Burrows completes his transition into his new job.
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