Former President & CEO of Costco Wholesale Corporation

Seattle, WA, USA
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Craig Jelinek Biography

Craig Jelinek is the former chief executive officer of Costco Wholesale Corporation, having led the company from 2012 until his retirement at the end of 2023. With nearly four decades of service at one of America's most beloved retailers, Jelinek played a pivotal role in shaping Costco into the largest wholesale club in the United States.

Under his leadership, Costco’s annual sales soared to more than $230 billion — not including revenue from its robust membership program — cementing the company’s reputation for operational excellence, customer loyalty, and steady growth. Jelinek’s vision and dedication helped Costco maintain its unique culture of low prices, high-quality offerings, and strong employee satisfaction, consistently earning the trust of consumers and investors alike.

Today, Jelinek shares his insights on leadership, organizational culture, customer loyalty, and building sustainable growth, drawing from a career that exemplifies strategic vision and hands-on leadership at the highest levels of retail.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/06/2025.

Craig Jelinek Videos

Costco CEO talks store openings, inflation, the holiday season, and the labor pool

Costco CEO talks store openings, inflation, the holiday season, and the labor pool

Costco CEO Craig Jelinek speaks with Yahoo Finance anchor about the success of his company in 2022 and his reaction to Costco being named Yahoo...

Costco CEO shares tips with Clark Howard to help you save money

Costco CEO shares tips with Clark Howard to help you save money

Costco CEO Craig Jelinek gave Channel 2 Consumer Advisor Clark Howard a tour of the Washington headquarters.

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Craig Jelinek is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Craig Jelinek for your event is available upon request. Craig Jelinek generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sara Blakely, Corie Barry, Cynthia Marshall, Daymond John and Sarah Kauss. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Craig Jelinek for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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