
John Mackey is an American businessman and writer. He is the CEO of Whole Foods Market, which co-founded in 1980. In 2003, he was named “Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year”.
John Mackey Biography (wiki):
Full Name (real name) | John Powell Mackey |
Nickname or Other Names | John Mackey |
Profession | American Businessman |
Gender | Male |
Date of Birth and Age | Texas, United States |
Age (as of 2021) | 67 years old |
Birthplace | Texas, United States |
Nationality | United States |
Ethnicity | White |
Religion | Christian |
Spouse | Deborah Mackey |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
John Mackey Net Worth:
John Mackey's Net Worth is | $85 Million |
Early Life
John Powell Mackey was born on the 15th of August, 1953, in Houston, Texas. Mackey is the son of Margaret Wescott and William Sturges “Bill” Mackey Jr. His father was a professor of accounting, CEO of LifeMark. His mother died in 1987. Mackey and his mother had a strained relationship due to her desire for a different future regarding her son. He did not agree, but in later years, he regretted that he did not make it more clear that he loved her.
Family Tree
Father Name | Bill Mackey |
Mother Name | Margaret Mackey |
Brother Name | n/a |
Sister Name | n/a |
Spouse Name | Deborah Mackey |
Children | Yes |
Education and Certificates
Mackey attended the University of Texas at Austin and Trinity University in the 1970s.
Height and Weight
Here you can read about John Mackey's height and weight, as he is 5ft 9in (175 cm, 1.75 m) tall in height and 75 kg (165 lbs) in weight.
Social Media Profiles
You can be in contact with John Mackey and get the latest updates about his career and more on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Career
Mackey co-founded his first food store, SaferWay, in 1978 alongside his girlfriend, Renee Lawson. They met while living in vegetarian housing. They dropped out of college and borrowed $10,000, and raised $35,000 more to start SaferWay. The two ran the market, and they lived in the third story of their building. In two years, they merged SaferWay with Clarksville Natural Grocery, run by Mark Skiles and Craig Weller, and renamed the business Whole Foods Market.
Awards and Achievements
Interesting Facts and FAQs
- He was a vocal member of the Libertarian Party.
- Mackey co-founded his first health food store in 1978.
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