?Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella to join Starbucks Board of Directors
?Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella to join Starbucks Board of Directors

Microsoft's India-born CEO Satya Nadella, has been nominated by Starbucks along with President and Chief Executive Officer of warehouse chain Sam's Club Rosalind Brewer and Executive Chairman of the LEGO Brand Group Jørgen Vig Knudstorp to its Board of Directors.

Starbucks mentioned in a statement that their election requires approval of the company shareholders, who will meet in March.

Starbucks nominated the three as it seeks to bring diversity to the Board while pursuing its long-term plan for strong global growth and innovation.

The company Chairman and CEO Howard Schultz described the three as "world-class, values-based leaders" who will strengthen its leadership and add "unmatched expertise in technology, strategy, and retail" to the company at a time of unprecedented change for the industry.

Starbucks said Nadella will bring to the Board "extensive experience" and an understanding of how technology will be used and experienced around the world.

The statement said, "He will provide the Board with invaluable insight in international operations and distribution as Starbucks continues to focus on innovative ways to use technology to elevate the brand and grow its business."

Hyderabad-born Nadella said he is "honored" to have been nominated to join the Starbucks Board.

Nadella added, "As a regular customer myself, I've always admired Starbucks focus and deep passion for its customers and the communities it does business in and hope my years of experience in the technology industry will be of value to the company."

 
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