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Dominic Carr is executive vice president and chief communications and corporate affairs officer at Starbucks. He leads the Global Communications and Corporate Affairs teams, overseeing Corporate, Consumer, Partner, and International Communications, as well as Government Affairs, Public Policy, Community and Social Impact, the Starbucks Foundation, and alumni relations.
Dominic joined Starbucks in January 2024, bringing over 25 years of experience, including 18 years at Microsoft, where he led global public affairs for a decade. He also held roles at GE, Ford, and a London-based brand consultancy. Most recently he led communications and marketing at Lyft.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and politics from the University of Sheffield. Outside work, Dominic enjoys watching his son’s soccer games, attending his daughter’s drama performances, and exploring the Pacific Northwest with his wife and their dog. Originally from the UK, he’s lived in Seattle for over 15 years and loves his daily Americanos, hot or cold.