John Mackey has been the CEO of Whole Foods Market for over forty years. He founded the company in 1978 and has transitioned the business from a health food store to an upscale grocery juggernaut. Three years ago, he sold his company to Amazon for $13.4B but still remains at the helm. Mackey discusses how he's navigated the grocer through ups and downs, including the COVID-19 crisis, and tells us when he might step down.

<p>John Mackey has been the CEO of Whole Foods Market for over forty years. He founded the company in 1978 and has transitioned the business from a health food store to an upscale grocery juggernaut. Three years ago, he sold his company to Amazon for $13.4B but still remains at the helm. Mackey discusses how he's navigated the grocer through ups and downs, including the COVID-19 crisis, and tells us when he might step down.</p>

What makes a great leader? How can leadership be developed into a force for true achievement? The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations explores successful leadership through the personal and professional choices of the most influential people in business. Renowned financier and philanthropist David Rubenstein travels the country talking to leaders to uncover their stories and their path to success. Each episode features an interview with one business leader.

Renowned financier and philanthropist David Rubenstein travels the country talking to leaders to uncover their stories and their path to success

The David Rubenstein Show

John Mackey

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