Seattle, WA. – Howard Schultz announced that he and his wife Sheri are leaving the Pacific Northwest after more than four decades in the region that helped shape the growth of Starbucks.
In a recent LinkedIn post, Schultz reflected on the couple’s decision to move after 44 years in the Pacific Northwest, where Starbucks was founded and eventually grew into one of the world’s most recognizable coffee brands. Schultz said the decision was emotional but came as the couple prepares for a new chapter in their lives.
The former CEO wrote that the region has played an important role in both his personal life and professional journey. Seattle served as the birthplace of Starbucks and the foundation for the company’s early expansion during the 1980s and 1990s…