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How the Starbucks Board Handled Howard Schultz's Return
In 2022, Starbucks brought back Howard Schultz as interim CEO for the third time. This episode examines how the board managed that transition, the governance lessons from a founder returning to save a company, and what it reveals about board independence, succession planning, and the tension between visionary leadership and institutional governance. We look at the specific board dynamics during Schultz's tenure and how the board selected Laxman Narasimhan as his successor. A case study in boardroom decision-making under pressure.
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