Vice President, Amazon Worldwide Grocery Stores, and CEO, Whole Foods Market
Austin, Texas, United States
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Jason Buechel serves as Vice President of Amazon Worldwide Grocery Stores and as Chief Executive Officer at Whole Foods Market.
In his roles, Jason oversees the collective grocery offering across Whole Foods Market, Amazon Fresh, Amazon Go and Grocery Partnerships.
Before stepping in to his current role in January 2025, he served solely as CEO of Whole Foods Market. Prior to that, he was Chief Operating Officer, providing operational leadership over Whole Foods Market’s 500+ locations across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, and overseeing the company’s technology, supply chain and distribution, store real estate and design, and Team Member Services (HR) functions. In his CEO role, Jason serves as a champion of Whole Foods Market’s culture and values and is committed to increasing access to local, quality food for the communities it serves.
Jason joined the company in 2013 as Global Vice President and Chief Information Officer, where he was responsible for all aspects of information technology and digital innovation, as well as ushering in large-scale IT initiatives that played a critical role in the growth of the business. Prior to Whole Foods Market, Jason served as the Managing Director/Partner within Accenture’s Retail Operations Practice, where he worked with leading retailers on strategic business and technology transformation.
Jason has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He is an avid runner, hiker and traveler, and enjoys spending time with his family.
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Have you used our new Add to Delivery feature yet? It’s a super easy new way for Prime members to add items to an upcoming delivery—with just one…
Have you used our new Add to Delivery feature yet? It’s a super easy new way for Prime members to add items to an upcoming delivery—with just one…
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When Los Angeles faced severe wildfires this January, this Amazon Fresh associate was there to help. On his days off from our North Hollywood store…
When Los Angeles faced severe wildfires this January, this Amazon Fresh associate was there to help. On his days off from our North Hollywood store…
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Honored to share perspectives on transforming our food system during New York Climate Week. Had some great conversations on my panels and round table…
Honored to share perspectives on transforming our food system during New York Climate Week. Had some great conversations on my panels and round table…
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L. P. Goodrich High School
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Board Member
Whole Planet Foundation
Poverty Alleviation
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Exciting news this week as Whole Foods Market is bringing our private label products to Asia for the first time. Shoppers in Singapore can now access…
Exciting news this week as Whole Foods Market is bringing our private label products to Asia for the first time. Shoppers in Singapore can now access…
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Happy anniversary to Whole Foods Market! We're thrilled to be celebrating 45 years of rigorous Quality Standards, exceptional Core Values, and a…
Happy anniversary to Whole Foods Market! We're thrilled to be celebrating 45 years of rigorous Quality Standards, exceptional Core Values, and a…
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Forty-five years ago, John Mackey co-founded a small grocery store in Austin, Texas, selling the highest-quality organic and natural foods he could…
Forty-five years ago, John Mackey co-founded a small grocery store in Austin, Texas, selling the highest-quality organic and natural foods he could…
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It’s Team Member Appreciation Week (TMAW) at Whole Foods Market! It was great visiting stores, hosting a morning run in Austin, attending a…
It’s Team Member Appreciation Week (TMAW) at Whole Foods Market! It was great visiting stores, hosting a morning run in Austin, attending a…
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Not every thought in your head deserves airtime. 🫐: named after a color. Starfruit: … not a color. Sometimes silence is the wiser move…
Not every thought in your head deserves airtime. 🫐: named after a color. Starfruit: … not a color. Sometimes silence is the wiser move…
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Seafood sourcing at Whole Foods Market starts with our Purpose and is built on deep relationships, integrity and a long-term investment in…
Seafood sourcing at Whole Foods Market starts with our Purpose and is built on deep relationships, integrity and a long-term investment in…
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When Jing Gao set off on a personal quest to understand her identity, she didn’t realize it would lead her to create one of the fastest-growing food…
When Jing Gao set off on a personal quest to understand her identity, she didn’t realize it would lead her to create one of the fastest-growing food…
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Perishable groceries are now available through Amazon's Same-Day Delivery! That means tens of millions of Prime Members can now shop for fresh…
Perishable groceries are now available through Amazon's Same-Day Delivery! That means tens of millions of Prime Members can now shop for fresh…
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Would you try a Cloud Coffee? It’s a frothy espresso drink that combines milk and coconut water to replenish your body with electrolytes. And it’s…
Would you try a Cloud Coffee? It’s a frothy espresso drink that combines milk and coconut water to replenish your body with electrolytes. And it’s…
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Every summer, many children lose access to reliable school meals, making this season an especially challenging time for families facing food…
Every summer, many children lose access to reliable school meals, making this season an especially challenging time for families facing food…
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Last month, Amazon released its 2024 Sustainability Report, and today I'm excited to share Whole Foods Market's annual Impact Report, highlighting…
Last month, Amazon released its 2024 Sustainability Report, and today I'm excited to share Whole Foods Market's annual Impact Report, highlighting…
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For me, food is more than a business—it’s personal. As the grandson of dairy farmers, I’ve experienced firsthand the challenges farmers face. So…
For me, food is more than a business—it’s personal. As the grandson of dairy farmers, I’ve experienced firsthand the challenges farmers face. So…
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Within minutes of arriving at Omnom Chocolate for our recent In The Field trip, I was already back of house where they make their products, pouring…
Within minutes of arriving at Omnom Chocolate for our recent In The Field trip, I was already back of house where they make their products, pouring…
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Our recent In the Field trip to Iceland was incredible, and for me one stop was extra special. Along with 17 Culture Champions from across Whole…
Our recent In the Field trip to Iceland was incredible, and for me one stop was extra special. Along with 17 Culture Champions from across Whole…
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