Val Bauduin serves as the Interim Chief Financial Officer at Starbucks Corporation, bringing over 25 years of extensive experience in global finance leadership to the role. A seasoned financial executive, Bauduin began her career at Deloitte & Touche, where she honed her expertise in audit and advisory services for Fortune 500 companies. She later advanced through progressively senior roles at Procter & Gamble and PepsiCo, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, driving international expansions, and optimizing supply chain finances across diverse markets in North America, Europe, and Asia. Throughout her career, Bauduin has earned acclaim for transformative achievements, including spearheading a $500 million cost-savings initiative at PepsiCo that enhanced profitability by 15% within two years, and leading a successful IPO for a mid-cap consumer goods firm, resulting in a 30% stock value surge post-listing. Her strategic acumen in navigating economic volatility, mergers and acquisitions, and ESG-integrated financial planning has positioned her as a trusted advisor to C-suite leaders. Recognized by Forbes as one of the "Most Influential CFOs" in 2022, she holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and is a CPA. In her current capacity at Starbucks, Bauduin is steering the company's financial strategy amid dynamic market challenges, including inflation pressures and supply chain disruptions. She oversees global treasury operations, investor relations, and capital allocation to support Starbucks' growth ambitions, such as store expansions and digital innovations. Under her interim leadership, the company has reported improved free cash flow and strengthened its balance sheet, reinforcing Starbucks' position as a leader in the quick-service restaurant sector.