Howard Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks, said he did a "cartwheel in my living room" when he heard Brian Niccol's turnaround plan for the coffee chain. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images; Michael ...

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz drinks from a Starbucks mug while testifying before a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing to answer questions about the company’s ...

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz drinks from a Starbucks mug while testifying before a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing to answer questions about the company's ...

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz drinks from a Starbucks mug while testifying before a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing to answer questions about the company’s ...

LAS VEGAS— Howard Schultz gave a full endorsement of Starbucks SBUX 0.03% Chief Executive Brian Niccol’s turnaround plan, with the chain’s former leader saying work under way is helping to ...

Bill Gates Sr. helped Howard Schultz buy Starbucks in 1987, leading to its massive success. Gates Sr.'s mentorship was crucial for the company's growth.