SEATTLE: Starbucks is undergoing a number of changes in its global communications groups, including the appointment of US Airways comms lead Jim Olson to head corporate communications, effective April 25.

Olson, who leads global external and internal communications at US Airways, including employee engagement, media relations, social media strategy, and crisis management, was named VP of corporate communications for the Phoenix-based airline in 2008. He was responsible for communication surrounding the New York Hudson River landing last year.

Prior to joining US Airways, ...