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Board Member
Board Member
Former President and Chief Executive Officer / Starbucks Corporation
Kevin Johnson is a seasoned technology and business executive, best known for his tenure as the President and CEO of Starbucks Corporation from 2017 to 2022. Prior to Starbucks, he spent 16 years at Microsoft, culminating as President of the Platforms Division, and five years as CEO of Juniper Networks. He is currently focused on mentoring young leaders and serves on the boards of companies like Goldman Sachs, Twin Health, and Amperity.
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
president and chief executive officer
president and chief executive officer
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
president and chief operating officer
president and chief operating officer
Board Member
Board Member
CEO
CEO
President, Platforms Division
President, Platforms Division
Group Vice President, Worldwide Sales, Marketing and Services
Group Vice President, Worldwide Sales, Marketing and Services
Various Leadership Roles in Sales, Marketing and Services
Various Leadership Roles in Sales, Marketing and Services
Systems Engineer
Systems Engineer
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Core technical and professional competencies developed across a 42-year career in technology and global retail leadership.
Strategic Planning
Global Operations
Digital Transformation
Crisis Management
Business Development
Corporate Governance
Retail Technology
Cloud Computing
Network Security
Platform Development
Enterprise Software
Digital Customer Experience
Team Management
Organizational Scaling
Stakeholder Relations
Mentorship
Culture Building
Executive Communication
Global Retail, Coffee & Food Service, Consumer Brands
Enterprise Technology, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Financial Services
Visionary, Servant Leader, Mission-Driven, Resilient, Experienced
Digital Innovation, Global Scale, Corporate Responsibility, Mentorship
Male 65.7%, Female 34.3%
25-34 (64.5%), 35-54 (17.8%), 18-24 (12.4%)
US (13.1%), BR (11.7%), IR (8.6%), IN (7.0%)
Tehran (2.7%), Baghdad (2.2%), New York (1.5%)
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A summary of Kevin Johnson's professional profile, focusing on his executive tenure at major corporations and current board affiliations.
Prior to Starbucks, he spent 16 years at Microsoft, concluding his tenure as President of the Platforms Division.
He is the founder of Tensordyne, a company he started in April 2024, following his executive career.
Yes, he has served on the board of directors for Goldman Sachs since October 2022, alongside Twin Health and Amperity.
His professional career spans 42 years, including executive roles at Starbucks, Microsoft, and Juniper Networks.