Date of Birth: July 19, 1953
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Date of Death: *Howard Schultz is alive.*
Biography
Howard Schultz is an American businessman best known for his long tenure at Starbucks Coffee Company, where he served as Chairman and CEO. Born into a working-class family in Brooklyn, New York, Schultz’s early life was marked by economic hardships. He attended Northern Michigan University on a football scholarship and was the first in his family to graduate from college. Schultz joined Starbucks in 1982 as Director of Retail Operations and Marketing, when the company had only four stores. He left briefly to start his own coffee company, Il Giornale, but returned to purchase Starbucks in 1987, merging the two companies. Under his leadership, Starbucks grew from a regional coffee company to a global powerhouse, with thousands of stores worldwide. Schultz is also known for his philanthropic efforts, focusing on veterans, education, and social justice issues. He has authored several books and has been a vocal advocate for corporate social responsibility.
5 Interesting Facts about Howard Schultz
1. Howard Schultz was the first in his family to attend college, graduating from Northern Michigan University.
2. He briefly left Starbucks in 1985 to start his own coffee company, Il Giornale, before returning to purchase Starbucks in 1987.
3. Schultz has co-authored several books, including “Pour Your Heart Into It: How Starbucks Built a Company One Cup at a Time.”
4. He considered running for President of the United States as an independent candidate in the 2020 election.
5. Schultz is a major philanthropist, having donated millions to veterans’ causes, education, and social justice initiatives.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Howard Schultz
1. “In times of adversity and change, we really discover who we are and what we’re made of.”
2. “Success is best when it’s shared.”
3. “When you’re surrounded by people who share a passionate commitment around a common purpose, anything is possible.”
4. “Great opportunities can be and have been created during tough economic times.”
5. “Dream more than others think practical. Expect more than others think possible. Care more than others think wise.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Howard Schultz’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $4.3 billion.
Children
Howard Schultz and his wife, Sheri Kersch Schultz, have two children: a son, Jordan Schultz, and a daughter, Addison Schultz.
Relevant Links
1. [Howard Schultz on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Schultz
2. [Howard Schultz on Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/profile/howard-schultz/
4. [Howard Schultz on Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/profiles/howard-d-schultz/
5. [Howard Schultz’s Books on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Howard-Schultz/e/B001H6M9D8
