About
VP of International Business Development at Inspire Brands and founder of Circle Alliances, with senior leadership roles at leading U.S. restaurant concepts and 23 years at Starbucks.
Experience
- InspireVice President - International Developmentcurrent2026 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Circle AlliancesFounder2016 — 2026San Francisco Bay Area
- Galardi Group Inc.Chief Development Officer2024 — 2025San Francisco Bay Area
- Asian BoxChief Experience Officer & Vice President Operations2016San Francisco Bay Area
- First Watch RestaurantVice President - Concept Development2014 — 2016San Francisco Bay Area
- StarbucksRegional Manager - U.S. Channel Development & Emerging Brands2012 — 2014Northern California
- StarbucksBusiness Development Manager - U.S. Channel Development & Emerging Brands2011 — 2012San Francisco Bay Area
- StarbucksInternational Business Development Manager - Europe, Middle East, & Africa (EMEA)2008 — 2011The Randstad, Netherlands
- StarbucksNational Account Executive - U.S. Channel Development & Emerging Brands2007 — 2008Greater Seattle Area
- StarbucksRegional Licensed Store Sales Manager - U.S. Licensed Stores2004 — 2007Greater Seattle Area
- StarbucksNational Inside Account Manager - U.S. Foodservice Division2003 — 2004Greater Seattle Area
- StarbucksRegional Sales Manager - U.S. Foodservice Division2002 — 2003Greater Seattle Area
- StarbucksRegional Account Dev Mgr /Asst District Sales Mgr/Senior Sales Rep/Sales Rep/Barista1991 — 2002
Skills & more
Franchising27Market Planning7Sales Management92Food Service15New Store Development16International Business Development3New Business Development33Retail Site SelectionBrand Licensing3Global Brand Development1P&L OwnershipBusiness Planning13
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Hiring EmployeesManaging Key AccountsRetailBusiness DevelopmentTeam BuildingSalesCustomer SatisfactionCross-functional Team LeadershipNegotiationProfitLeadershipStrategyFrom Doug's professional profile.
Colleagues at 1st Course Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Doug Koob?
- VP of International Business Development at Inspire Brands and founder of Circle Alliances, with senior leadership roles at leading U.S. restaurant concepts and 23 years at Starbucks.
- Where does Doug Koob work?
- Doug Koob is Advisor at 1st Course Capital.
- Where did Doug Koob go to school?
- Doug Koob studied at Western Washington University (Bachelor of Arts).
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Shared employers
Also worked at Inspire1
Also worked at First Watch Restaurant1
Also worked at Starbucks28
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