James l donald biography
James Donald is an American businessman who was the chief executive officer 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.
James Donald is an American businessman who was the..
Jim Donald (businessman)
American businessman
James Donald is an American businessman who was the chief executive officer (CEO) of Starbucks from 2005 to 2008.
He was preceded by Orin C. Smith, who led the company since 2000, and was succeeded by the coffeehouse's second president, Howard Schultz. Donald also held various executive positions with Albertsons.
Born July 1, in Newton, Miss.Early life and education
Donald grew up in Florida and started working as a grocery bagger in Tampa when he was 16.[1] Donald graduated with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from American Century University in Albuquerque, New Mexico.[2] From 1976 to 1991, 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 1991, he was recruited by Sam Walton to join Walmart to l