Levi’s Names Starbucks’ Alstead to Board
San Francisco–based Levi Strauss & Co. named Troy Alstead to its board of directors.
Alstead is chief financial officer and chief administrative officer of Starbucks Corp.
“Troy Alstead is a highly respected business leader whose experience and skill set complement the strategic direction of Levi Strauss & Co.,” said Stephen C. Neal, Levi’s chairman. “His extensive financial and operational expertise, as well as his extensive experience building brands in international markets, will be invaluable to our board of directors as we continue a course to accelerate growth and profitability on a global scale.”
Alstead has been with Starbucks since 1992, holding several positions in the United States and overseas. According to a Levi’s statement, Alstead was one of the original members of the Starbucks International team and later oversaw the company’s business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He was named CFO and CAO in 2008 after serving as senior vice president, global finance and business operations, as well as chief operating officer for Starbucks Greater. Before joining Starbucks, his career included positions at NCR Corp. and Egghead Software.—A.A.N.
