About
Sonya Gafsi Oblisk is a seasoned business leader with more than 20 years of experience in retail and consumer goods marketing and brand management. As Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer at Whole Foods Market, Sonya leads merchandising, marketing, communications and e-commerce, as well as oversees digital product management for the company. Sonya is passionate about putting customers in the center of all decision making, and advancing Whole Foods Market’s mission as a company through its product Quality Standards.
Prior to joining Whole Foods Market, she was a company officer at Walmart where she most recently served as Vice President of Marketing for Sam’s Club.
Sonya earned a Master of Business Administration degree from The Anderson School at UCLA and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Emory University in Atlanta. She is a yoga enthusiast and an avid scuba diver. Sonya and her husband, Dave, enjoy traveling, cooking and walking the trails in Austin.
Episodes
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September 9, 2025
Providing Quality Ingredients with Sonya Gafsi Oblisk of Whole Foods Markets
Sonya Gafsi Oblisk is a seasoned business leader with more than 20 years of experience in retail and consumer goods marketing and brand management. As Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer at Whole Foods Market, Sonya leads merchandising, marketing, communications and e-commerce, as well as oversees digital product management for the company. Sonya is passionate about […]