Coffee 24/7: Coffee industry senior appointments: April 2026

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Starbucks appoints new UK Managing Director 

The US coffee chain has promoted Darren King to UK Managing Director, effective 18 May 2026, as it pursues an ambitious growth agenda in its largest EMEA market. We detail what the former UK Store Development Director’s in-tray looks like. Read More → 

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