John Mackey (co-founder of Whole Foods Market)

John Mackey is an American businessman and the co-founder of Whole Foods Market, a popular grocery chain specializing in organic and natural foods. He began the company in 1980 with the goal of providing healthy, sustainably-sourced products and promoting environmentally friendly practices. Under his leadership, Whole Foods grew into a major retailer known for quality standards and ethical business practices. Mackey is also known for advocating a stakeholder approach to business, emphasizing that companies should serve customers, employees, communities, and the environment, not just maximize profits.