Mike Grams

evp, chief operating officer @ Starbucks Coffee Company

Experience34+ Years

LevelCXO

Career Timeline

Professional employment history

StarbucksCurrent
Feb 2025–Present· 1 yr 8 mos
- Executive Vice President and Chief Operating OfficerCurrent
  Feb 2025–Present
Taco Bell
2008–Dec 2024· 16 yrs 11 mos
- President, Global Chief Operating Officer
  2020–Dec 2024
- Global Chief Operating Officer and General Manager, North America
  2017–2020
- Chief Operating Officer and Chief Development Officer
  2015–Dec 2019
- Chief Operating Officer, IT
  2013–2015
- Vice President, Restaurant Excellence
  2012–2013
- Taco Bell Division Vice President
  2008–2012
Yum! Brands
2004–2008· 4 yrs
- Brand Director, Restaurant Excellence
  2004–2008
Taco Bell
1992–2004· 12 yrs
- TacoBell Market Coach Louisville/ Indianapolis/Chicago
  1998–2004
- TacoBell Field Human Resources
  1995–1998
- TacoBell Restaurant General Manager
  1992–1995

Reports To

Mike Grams

Vice Chair & President

Chief Financial Officer

Chief Technology Officer

Chief Operating Officer