John Mackey | |
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![]() Mackey in 2017 | |
Born | |
Alma mater | University of Texas at Austin Trinity University |
Political party | Libertarian[1] |
Spouse |
Deborah Morin (m. 1991) |
Website | johnpmackey |
John Powell Mackey (born August 15, 1953) is an American businessman and writer. He is the co-founder of Whole Foods Market and was the CEO of the company from its inception in 1980 until 2022. Named Ernst & Young entrepreneur of the year in 2003, he is one of the most influential advocates in the movement for organic food.[2]
A vocal member of the Libertarian Party, Mackey is a strong supporter of free market economics. Mackey has criticized labor unions, and describes his views as "beyond union."[3] He co-wrote the bestselling book Conscious Capitalism, which was released in 2013.