Howard Schultz
Awards & Honours
4
Awards Won
4
Honours
3
Rankings
3
Covers
2
Records
Howard Schultz's achievements are rooted in his ability to build and sustain a global brand while maintaining a focus on employee welfare. He turned Starbucks into a household name, expanding from a few dozen stores to over 28,000 worldwide. His leadership during the 2008 crisis is widely studied in business schools, and his advocacy for health insurance and stock options for part-time workers set a new standard in retail. His philanthropic work with the Schultz Family Foundation has committed over $100 million to veterans and youth programs.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Schultz Family Foundation
Co-founded with wife Sheri; committed over $100 million to veterans, youth employment, and community initiatives.
The Emes Project
Co-founder; focuses on Jewish community engagement.
Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
Recognized for his contributions to business and philanthropy.
Honorary Doctor of Laws
Honored for his leadership and civic engagement.
Rankings & Lists
TIME 100 Most Influential People
Forbes Billionaires List
Businessperson of the Year
Magazine Covers
TIME
2020
Coverage of presidential consideration
Fortune
2011
Businessperson of the Year
BusinessWeek
2008
Starbucks crisis and recovery
Records & Feats
First person in his family to attend college
Schultz was the first in his family to go to college, attending Northern Michigan University on a football scholarship.
Led Starbucks to over 28,000 stores globally
Under his leadership, Starbucks grew from a small regional chain to the world's largest coffeehouse company with over 28,000 stores.