8-K/ALeadership Changes

STARBUCKS CORP 8-K/A Report, Executive Changes (Nov 17, 2025)

Filed November 17, 2025For Securities:SBUX

Summary

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) filed an 8-K/A amendment on November 16, 2025, providing an update on a key executive departure. The filing confirms that Mr. Lerman stepped down as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, effective November 14, 2025. While his tenure in this specific role has concluded, Mr. Lerman will continue to support the company in an advisory capacity through a transition period, aiming to ensure a smooth handover of his duties.

Key Highlights

  • 1Mr. Lerman has departed from his role as EVP, Chief Legal Officer as of November 14, 2025.
  • 2The departure is reported via an 8-K/A amendment, indicating a formal update to previous filings.
  • 3Mr. Lerman will remain with Starbucks in an advisory role during a transition period.
  • 4The company is focused on an orderly transition of the Chief Legal Officer responsibilities.
  • 5No immediate replacement for the EVP, Chief Legal Officer role is announced in this filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Mr. Lerman was the Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer (EVP, CLO) of Starbucks Corporation. This role typically oversees all legal affairs of the company.

The filing does not specify the reason for Mr. Lerman's departure from his role as EVP, Chief Legal Officer. It only states that he ceased serving in that capacity.

Yes, Mr. Lerman will remain with Starbucks in an advisory capacity to help ensure an orderly transition of his responsibilities.

This specific filing (8-K/A) does not announce the appointment of a successor to Mr. Lerman as EVP, Chief Legal Officer.