Braeden Lord

Braeden Lord is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the retail sector. Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer of Starbucks Australia since November 2024, Braeden previously held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Gelatissimo, a leading gelato brand, from April 2022 to November 2024. In addition to the role at Starbucks, Braeden has been a Non-Executive Director at Starbucks since October 2014. Other notable positions include General Manager of Retail Operations & Property at 7-Eleven Australia, and Chief Executive Officer at Grill'd Healthy Burgers and Aussie Farmers Direct. Braeden's career also includes key roles at Bakers Delight and COBS Bread, where responsibilities spanned international development and leadership in North America. Braeden holds a Graduate Diploma in Management from AGSM, complementing foundational education at Scotch College Melbourne.