Ron Vachris is Costco's third CEO in its 40-year history. He started out as a forklift driver while at college.

Compensation rank is based on total compensation for latest fiscal year. Efficiency rank is based on our chief executive's performance/pay score. Ranks are given only to chief executives who have ...

At the time, it served only small businesses. Its executive vice president of merchandising, distribution, and marketing, Jim Sinegal, played a big role in its initial success. After leaving Price ...

The company was founded by James D. Sinegal and Jeffrey H. Brotman in 1983 and is headquartered in Issaquah, WA.