Walter Robb

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Food Retail Expert & Food Access Advocate; Principal at Stonewall Robb Advisors; Former Co-CEO of Whole Foods Market

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Walter Robb Biography

An investor, mentor and advisor to the next generation of American food companies, former co-CEO of Whole Foods Market, Walter Robb has a long and varied entrepreneurial history, ranging from natural food retailer to farmer to consultant. Robb joined Whole Foods Market in 1991 and in 2010 was named co-CEO along with John Mackey, at which time he joined the Whole Foods Market Board of Directors. In 2017, Robb transitioned his leadership focus to his role as a passionate advocate for greater food access in underserved communities, serving as Chairman of the Board for Whole Kids Foundation and Whole Cities Foundation. Robb also serves on the Board of Directors for Union Square Hospitality Group, The Container Store, FoodMaven and HeatGenie.

Robb is an ardent organic advocate; he works his own organic garden and has served on the Board of Directors of the Organic Trade Association and the Organic Center for Education and Promotion. In 2013 he received the Culinary Institute of America “Augie” Award for Sustainability and Food Ethics, and in 2018, he was inducted into the Expo West Natural Products Expo Hall of Legends.

He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Stanford University in 1976 and is a proud father and grandfather with two sons, a daughter, and four grandchildren.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/10/2024.

Walter Robb Speaking Topics

  • Conscious Capitalism

  • Leadership

  • Building a Great and Enduring Brand

  • Corporate Culture

  • Great Customer Relationships

  • Building a More Human Organization

Walter Robb Videos

  • How To Turn Your Passion Into A Sustainable Business | Walter ...
    New BYOB Episode! ⚡ Our guest this week is Walter Robb an investor mentor and advisor to the next generation of entrepreneurs ...
  • Walter Robb: Role & Future of Grocery Businesses in a COVID-19 World
    Walter Robb, BA '76, Former Co-CEO of Whole Foods Market, was interviewed by Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer, The Thomas D. Dee II Professor of...
  • Natural Industry Pioneer Walter Robb Receives EWG's 2017 ...
    "Organic food, natural food, was the first green industry in the United States, and we've kind of forgotten that because we take it for granted now....

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