Howard Schultz

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 19, 1953

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Howard Schultz is an American businessperson. He was the CEO of Starbucks, from 1986 to 2000, and from 2008 to 2017, and its executive chairman, from 2017 to 2018. He once owned the Seattle SuperSonics.

Howard is the son of Elaine (Lederman) and Fred Schultz. He is married to Sheri Kersch, with whom he has two children.

Howard’s paternal grandfather was Harry Schultz (the son of Max Schultz and Beckie Hirbst). Harry was born in New York, to parents from Belz, Poland.

Howard’s paternal grandmother was named Elsie Liebowitz. Elsie was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Howard’s maternal grandfather was named Wolfe Lederman. Wolfe was born in Manchester, England.

Howard’s maternal grandmother was named Lillian Stein (the daughter of Ester). Lillian was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Sources: Genealogy of Howard Schultz (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Howard’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Howard’s maternal grandparents, Wolfe Lederman and Lillian Stein, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org