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WHAT’S BREWING
A WRAP UP OF THE LATEST APPOINTMENTS IN THE GLOBAL COFFEE INDUSTRY.
Starbucks Corporation has announced the promotion of John Culver as its Group President, North America and Chief Operating Officer, effective as of 28 June, 2021. Culver joined Starbucks in 2002 and has been at the forefront of the growth and expansion for the company across multiple geographies and cultures, leading Starbucks International for the last 15 years.
Marcus Young – Demand Generation Manager, Cropster
Coffee industry veteran Marcus Young has joined coffee software solution specialist Cropster as its new Demand Generation Manager for Education, Content and Event Creation. Young has been in the coffee industry for nearly 20 years and will work with Cropster’s partners, customers, and coffee experts worldwide to help expand and grow coffee expertise across Cropster and the industry.
Lisa Mann - Board of Directors, Bluestone Lane
New York specialty coffee roaster and Australian inspired café chain Bluestone Lane has appointed Lisa Mann, former President of Global Nutrition Group at PepsiCo, to its Board of Directors. Mann brings more than 25 years of experience with her including as Executive Vice-President and Chief Marketing Officer of Kind Snacks, where she worked directly with its founder to drive organisational growth.
Michelle Burns - Executive Vice President, Global Coffee, Tea and Cocoa, Starbucks
Starbucks Corporation has announced the appointment of Michelle Burns to the role of Executive Vice President, Global Coffee, Tea and Cocoa. Burns carries more than 26 years of experience at Starbucks. The coffee chain says her promotion to Executive Vice President reflects the importance of coffee as core to Starbucks business.
Ric Rhinehart – Strategy Director Agri-commodities, IDH The Sustainable Trade Initiative
Former Specialty Coffee Association Executive Director Ric Rhinehart has joined IDH The Sustainable Trade Initiative as its new Strategy Director of Agri-commodities. This role will see Rhinehart coordinating IDH’s global activities within the coffee sector, alongside developing and executing IDH strategies in the coffee, tea, and cocoa sectors.
Olivier Lemire – President, Keurig Dr Pepper Canada
Coffee and beverage company Keurig Dr Pepper Canada has declared Olivier Lemire as its new President, effective from 1 October 2021. Having joined KDP Canada in 2011 as a Sales Director, Lemire has held other leadership roles within the brand including in human resources and supply chain, currently working as Vice President of Commercial Strategy and Partner Brands.
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