SEATTLE: Starbucks is reorganizing its PR and IR teams, including adding Waggener Edstrom's Corey duBrowa as VP of global communications and public affairs. Starbucks' Valerie O'Neil, who previously held the role at the coffee retailer will move into a new role as VP of global partner, or employee, communications.

Beginning January 4, duBrowa will lead Starbucks' global communications team and international public affairs staff from its Seattle headquarters, as well as oversee its agency AOR relationship with Edelman.

The changes follow a ...