<p><strong>AUSTIN, TX</strong> - Whole Foods Market is promoting two of its own. David Lannon and Ken Meyer, two Regional Presidents, have been promoted to Executive Vice-Presidents of Operations and will be transitioning into their new roles over the next month. They will be joining the executive leadership team, where Whole Food's twelve Regional Presidents will report to them, according to a recent press release.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Mr. Lannon, brings 25 years of experience within the company, to his new role. Since 2007, he has led thirty-six stores working as Regional President of the Northern California region. His previous experience includes his positions as Regional President of the North Atlantic region, Regional Vice-President of the Northeast region, Store Team Leader of the Palo Alto and San Francisco stores, and Produce Team Leader in Mill Valley.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Mr. Meyer brings to the table 17 years with Whole Foods Market with his most recent role as Regional President, overseeing 39 stores for the Mid-Atlantic region since 2005. In his career he has also served as Regional President of the South region, Regional Vice-President of the Southwest region and Store Team Leader of the Georgetown store, just to name a few of his industry credentials.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Walter Robb, co-CEO of Whole Foods Markets, states, “Ken and David are top flight, proven leaders who bring fresh operating experience at a time when we are stepping up our growth.” He continues, “They are young but seasoned, bringing their valuable perspective to the table immediately while contributing well into the future.”</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>www.wholefoodsmarket.com</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
