Starbucks Works Hard to Remain On Top

Starbucks SBUX (NASDAQ) reconfigures management to stay on top of its global development.

Martin Coles, current president of Starbucks Coffee International, was named chief operating officer, a new position at the company. Coles will manage global operations and be responsible for U.S. and international store operations and store development, Starbucks global consumer products group and supply chain operations. According to the Starbucks press release,

Coles served as president and ceo of Reebok International. His experience also includes senior management positions such as executive vice president, Nike, Inc.; senior vice president, international operations for Gateway, Inc.; and vice president, operations for one of PepsiCo, Inc.’s U.S. Bottling Operations. Coles also served in various management roles for Procter & Gamble both in the U.K. and later in the U.S.

Jim Alling, president of Starbucks Coffee U.S., will replace Coles as president of Starbucks Coffee International and Launi Skinner will replace Alling as president of Starbucks Coffee U.S. She is currently senior vice president of store development.

Starbucks continues to focus on management to stay at the top of its game.