Holiday Recap: Whole Foods Chairman Relinquishes Title and Other News

Dear Client:We’re still technically on a hiatus but here’s a quick recap of stories that hit over the past week: JOHN MACKEY GIVES UP CHAIRMAN TITLE, REMAINS CEOWhole Food’s chief John Mackey has “voluntarily” given up his title of chairman, according to a December 24 Securities and Exchange Commission filing. He will continue as ceo and remain on the board, while lead director John Elstrott will assume the role of chairman. The news is rather surprising because John has held