William Ashley

Chief of Staff - Strategy and Business Operations | Starbucks Coffee Company

Role
Chief of Staff and Strategy Manager Global Channel Development at Starbucks
Location
Seattle, WA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About William Ashley

Strategic business operations leader with 15+ years of experience driving organizational effectiveness, executive alignment, and enterprise transformation across retail and public affairs. Served as Acting Chief of Staff for Starbucks Global Supply Chain, led C-suite communications, built the Starbucks enterprise change management framework, and directed large-scale technology transformations at Starbucks Coffee Company, The Ohio State University, and the University of Washington.

Experience

  1. Chief of Staff and Strategy Manager Global Channel Development

    Starbucks

    Mar 2026 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

    Serving as chief of staff to the Senior Vice President of Global Channel Development; a $10B, high-growth business unit that amplifies the Starbucks coffeehouse experience through at-home coffee, ready-to-drink beverages, and Foodservice channels. Leading rhythm of the business, communications and change management, and strategy alignment and accountability.

Education

  • The Ohio State University

    M.P.A., Master of Public Administration

  • The Ohio State University

    B.A., Public Affairs Journalism, Political Science

Skills

  • Strategy
  • Government
  • Editing
  • Management
  • Research
  • Project Management
  • Public Relations
  • Media Relations
  • Writing
  • Social Media
  • Newsletters
  • Editorial
  • Strategic Communications
  • Interviews
  • Community Outreach

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