Article: Starbucks Promotes Dorothy Kim to Executive Vice President, Supply Chain and Coffee Operations; E.R. ''Ted'' Garcia Retires after 10 Years of Exceptional Leadership.

SEATTLE -- Starbucks Coffee Company (Nasdaq:SBUX) announced today the promotion of Dorothy Kim, senior vice president, Global Logistics & Procurement, to executive vice president, Supply Chain & Coffee Operations (SCCO). Kim will assume leadership of SCCO from E.R. (Ted) Garcia, who is retiring after 10 years with Starbucks.

Kim will be responsible for the day-to-day activities of SCCO, which include the global strategic business management of manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, distribution, planning and transportation; supply chain integrated systems; inventory management and worldwide sourcing of coffee. She will report to Jim Donald, ceo designate.

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