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Arthur L Valdez, Jr. currently holds the position of EVP Global Supply & Customer Solutions at Starbucks since August 2023. Valdez has extensive experience in supply chain and operations, serving as a member of the Board of Directors for both Advance Auto Parts from August 2020 to May 2024 and Shipt from April 2019 to August 2023. Previous roles include Strategic Advisor and EVP, Chief Supply Chain & Logistics Officer at Target from April 2016 to April 2023, and various leadership positions at Amazon from September 1999 to March 2016, including Vice President Operations International Expansion and Vice President North American Supply Chain and Transportation. Valdez earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business-Operations Management from Colorado State University, attending from 1989 to 1992.