Martin Coles

Overview

Martin Coles joined Starbucks in April 2004 as president, Starbucks Coffee International and was promoted to chief operating officer in September 2007. Prior to joining Starbucks, Mr. Coles served as an executive vice president of Reebok International, Ltd. from December 2001 to February 2004. Prior to joining Reebok International, Mr. Coles held several executive level management sales and operations positions with NIKE Inc., Letsbuyit.com and Gateway, Inc. On July 29, 2008, Starbucks Corporation announced that Martin Coles will no longer hold the position of chief operating officer. Effective immediately, Mr. Coles will reassume his prior role with Starbucks as president, Starbucks Coffee International. The Company has eliminated the chief operating officer position.