Experts : Executives
John Mackey
Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
John Mackey, co-founder and co-CEO of Whole Foods Market, has led the natural and organic grocer as it has grown from a single store in Austin, Texas, founded in 1978, to an $11 billion Fortune 300 company, and a top U.S. supermarket with more than 340 stores and 70,000 Team Members worldwide.
Walter Robb
Co-Chief Executive Officer
With a long history in the natural foods business as a retailer and consultant, Walter Robb joined Whole Foods Market in December 1991, when he sold his operating lease to the Company.
A.C. Gallo
President and Chief Operating Officer
A.C. Gallo learned to enjoy good food and the importance of food presentation growing up.
Glenda Flanagan
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Glenda Flanagan began her career at Whole Foods Market in 1988. During her tenure as CFO, she has played a major role in the growth of the Company as it has grown from six stores in the 80’s to more than 300 stores today.
David Lannon
Executive Vice President of Operations
A supermarket industry veteran of more than 20 years, David Lannon began his career in the Boston area working in produce with Bread & Circus in 1986, working his way up to director of operations.
Kenneth J. Meyer
Executive Vice President of Operations
Ken Meyer joined Whole Foods Market when Whole Foods Market acquired Fresh Fields in January 1996.
Jim Sud
Executive Vice President, Growth and Business Development
Jim Sud is the executive vice-president of growth and business development at Whole Foods Market. His responsibilities include all areas related to the growth of the company, including real estate, mergers and acquisitions, and business development opportunities.
