John Mackey

Conscious Capitalism

Co-founder and former CEO of Whole Foods Market, which he built from a single Austin store into a global natural-foods retailer acquired by Amazon in 2017. Co-authored 'Conscious Capitalism' with Raj Sisodia, arguing that businesses serve best by pursuing higher purpose and balancing the interests of customers, employees, suppliers, investors, and communities. His model influenced a generation of purpose-driven founders.