A proud champion of local and emerging brands, Kelly Landrieu currently leads Whole Foods Market’s Local & Emerging Accelerator Program (LEAP), focused on helping early stage and emerging founders navigate the wild world of CPG & retail. With almost 20 years in the food industry and a reformed entrepreneur, she knows first-hand the hustle, heart, and grit it takes to build and sustain a successful brand. Kelly believes deeply in the power of business to drive meaningful change, and she is passionate about helping founders turn great products into forces for good.
Before joining Whole Foods Market, Kelly’s career spanned roles across food, tech, and non-profits, giving her a unique perspective on how business grow and create impact. She studied Political Science, International Development, and Urban Planning at the University of New Orleans, and is a fellow of Loyola University’s Institute of Politics.
When not working or traveling, you can find Kelly designing clothes, planning her next adventure, or attempting to learn new languages.
