Walter Robb

Walter Robb is an American businessman. He was the Co-CEO of Whole Foods Market with John Mackey from 2010 — at which time he joined the Board of Directors as well — through 2016.

Early life Robb was born and raised on the East Coast. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Stanford University in 1976 with a degree in history. He was the soccer team captain at Stanford and was very interested in ecologically healthy eating. In the year 2000, he became the Executive Vice-President of Operations and then Chief Operating Officer in 2001. He became Co-President in 2004.

Board memberships Robb is on the Advisory Board for the Organic Center for Education and Promotion. He is on the Board of Regents for the University of the Pacific. He's on the Board of Directors for the Whole Planet Foundation and the Retail Industry Leaders Association. He's the Chairman of the Board for the Whole Kids Foundation. He’s on the Board of Directors of cannabis giant Tilray.

Family life Robb has three children.