Prior to this elevation, Anu served as Senior Vice President – Strategic Planning and Finance at Starbucks, where she played a key role in shaping business strategy, financial planning, and organizational transformation initiatives.
A seasoned executive with extensive experience across strategy, operations, finance, governance, and retail growth, Gupta has built a distinguished career spanning global consumer, retail, technology, and investment organizations.
In addition to her responsibilities at Starbucks, she serves on the Board of Directors of H&R Block, where she is Chairman of the Governance and Nominating Committee and a member of the Compensation Committee. She is also involved in early-stage venture investments through Factory as an Early Stage VC.
Before joining Starbucks, Gupta served as Chief Strategy Officer at Signet Jewelers, leading strategic growth and transformation initiatives. Earlier, she was Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer at Bed Bath & Beyond, where she focused on business expansion, transformation, and operational performance.
Anu’s leadership journey also includes roles as Chief Operating Officer at JYVE, Senior Vice President – Strategy and Operations at Target, and Senior Operating Executive at Hellman & Friedman.
Earlier in her career, Gupta held leadership positions at Michaels Stores as Vice President – Process Improvement and at Safeway as Head of Retail Services Business Initiatives, driving operational excellence, business transformation, and organizational growth programs.
With deep expertise in transformation strategy and business execution, Gupta is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping Starbucks’ next phase of growth and enterprise-wide innovation.
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