In Turnaround Mode, Starbucks Names Nordstrom’s Cathy Smith as CFO

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  Starbucks poaches Nordstrom CFO as executive shake-up continues

  Starbucks announced Tuesday that Nordstrom CFO Cathy Smith will join the company as its new chief financial officer, replacing longtime veteran Rachel Ruggeri.
  
  NBC News - 5h

• Starbucks poaches Nordstrom CFO as executive shake-up continues

  Nordstrom Chief Financial Officer Cathy Smith will join Starbucks, replacing its current CFO Rachel Ruggeri.
  
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• Why Starbucks’ new CFO bodes well for coffee chain’s turnaround

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  Starbucks Slashes 1,100 Corporate Jobs as Chain Pushes Turnaround Effort

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  Inc. - Feb. 24
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