Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel to Lead Amazon's Global Grocery Operations

Buechel will oversee Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh, and Amazon Go as part of Amazon's effort to unify its grocery business.

Jason Buechel, CEO of Whole Foods since 2022, has been appointed to lead Amazon's Worldwide Grocery Stores division.
Buechel will continue in his role as Whole Foods CEO while also managing Amazon Fresh, Amazon Go, and online grocery services.
The leadership change follows Amazon's ongoing efforts to integrate its grocery operations and expand its offerings for Prime members.
Amazon has seen significant growth in its grocery business, including a 40% sales increase at Whole Foods since its 2017 acquisition.
Recent initiatives include a grocery subscription service, automated fulfillment centers, and hybrid store concepts combining Whole Foods and Amazon products.