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Jade H.

Critic · DISC type C
Executive Leader of Purchasing at Whole Foods Market
📍 London Area, United Kingdom

As Executive Leader of Purchasing at Whole Foods Market UK, Jade H. leverages over 17 years of retail experience to shape product assortments and build strategic supplier relationships. An MBA graduate from Duke University, she leads her team in developing compelling private label, promotional, and seasonal strategies for the UK market.

Jade is passionate about conscious sourcing, sustainability, and supporting founders from the very beginning of their journey. She champions emerging and challenger brands, particularly those that are female-founded, and enjoys being a part of their growth story.

Unique fact: Jade previously served as the Acting Managing Director for Whole Foods Market UK for a full year.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Executive Leader of Purchasing
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London Area, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Jade shows up

Objective Thinker
Critic
Precise

It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms. They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions. They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often.

Priorities

Topics Jade cares about

Championing Emerging Brands
She is passionate about discovering and supporting new and challenger brands, creating a dedicated "Pitch Day" to provide them with a platform.
Retail Expansion
Currently leading a major expansion to double the company's footprint in London with six new store openings planned for 2026.
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Career

Work history

1-2019
Executive Leader of Purchasing
Whole Foods Market
8-2015 - 1-2019
Head of Operations
Whole Foods Market
12-2007 - 8-2015
Store Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
In the press

Media appearances

Whole Foods Market Partners with Infarm. Featured in AndNowUKnow
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EDITORIAL USE ONLY Jade Hoai, Executive Leader of Purchasing at Whole Foods Market unveils the Real Role Models window display. Featured in Alamy
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Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
Bachelor's degree
Wellesley College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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