Press Release
Whole Foods Market Announces New Southwest Regional President
October 11, 2004. Austin, TX. Whole Foods Market, Inc. (Nasdaq: WFMI) today announced the promotion of Mark Dixon to President of the Southwest Region effective October 7, 2004.
The Company recently announced the expansion of its number of operating regions from eight to ten by separating the Southwest region into the Southwest and Rocky Mountain regions, and the Northern Pacific region into the Northern California and Pacific Northwest regions.
"A clear and confident vision of the road ahead, an infectious, enthusiastic and respectful style of leadership, a demonstrated willingness to constantly grow and change, and an unwavering dedication to Whole Foods Market for over 20 years, make Mark a great choice to lead the new Southwest Region," said Walter Robb, Co-President of Whole Foods Market.
Mr. Dixon joined the Company in 1984 and has held various positions including team leader, associate store team leader, store team leader, metro store team leader and most recently regional vice president of the former Southwest region since July 2002.
About Whole Foods Market
Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market® is a Fortune 500 company and the largest natural and organic foods retailer. The Company had sales of $5.6 billion in fiscal year 2006 and currently has 188 stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
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