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Starbucks appoints new Chief Financial Officer in latest executive shake-up

Smith has executive experience working for US retail giants Target and Walmart | Photo credit: Photos by Rugeen

Nordstrom executive Cathy Smith will join Starbucks in April 2025 to succeed Rachel Ruggeri, who has served at the US coffee chain for nearly 20 years

Starbucks has announced that its Chief Financial Officer Rachel Ruggeri is stepping down and will be succeeded by Nordstrom executive Cathy Smith. 

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