Former Starbucks exec becomes Alamo Drafthouse CEO

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema LLC is shaking up its top leadership.

The Austin-based theater chain announced April 30 that former Starbucks Corp. executive Shelli Taylor was taking over as CEO May 1.

Founder and current CEO Tim League remains with the company as executive chairman, according to the announcement.

“Six months ago, I began searching for a CEO who could work as a partner and collaborator, with a strong voice and battle-tested leadership skills. Shelli Taylor brings that and more,” League…