Ron Vachris is the Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Costco. Ron has held the CEO seat since January 2024. Costco is scheduled to report results on September 24, 2026 quarter ending Aug/2026, reports 2026-09-24 (14:00 PT). Sources: Nasdaq earnings calendar and Costco investor relations.
Current company
Costco
Costco is an American multinational chain of membership-only stores.
RetailHeadquartered in IssaquahFounded 1983Nasdaq: COST
Source: WikidataRon Vachris joined Costco in 1982 and has been CEO since January 2024.
Career
Sources: Costco Wholesale Corporation DEF 14A, filed 2025-12-04, Ron Vachris - Wikipedia
Education
Glendale Community College, Studied business; left without completing a degreeSource
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Vice president level and above, most senior firstRon Vachris leads a leadership team of 12 published executives. The most recent appointment is Caton Frates as Senior Executive Vice President, Warehouse Operations - U.S. and Mexico, in seat since February 2026.
Most senior 5 of 12
| Name | Title | In seat since |
|---|---|---|
| Ron Vachris (Ron M. Vachris) | Chief Executive Officer, President and Director | January 2024 |
| Gary Millerchip | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | March 2024 |
| John Sullivan | Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary | 2016 |
| Javier Polit | Executive Vice President, Chief Information and Digital Officer | Not stated |
| Hamilton E. James | Chairman of the Board of Directors | August 2017 |
Sources: Costco Wholesale Corporation DEF 14A, filed 2025-12-04, Costco Wholesale Corporation Form 10-K for fiscal 2025, filed 2025-10-08
Ron Vachris is the Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Costco. Ron has held the CEO seat since January 2024.
Ron Vachris has been CEO of Costco since January 2024, according to Costco Wholesale Corporation DEF 14A, filed 2025-12-04.
Ron Vachris has been CEO of Costco for 2 years, since January 2024.
Gary Millerchip (Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer), John Sullivan (Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary), Javier Polit (Executive Vice President, Chief Information and Digital Officer), Hamilton E. James (Chairman of the Board of Directors), and 7 more. Sources: Costco Wholesale Corporation Form 10-K for fiscal 2025, filed 2025-10-08 and Costco Wholesale Corporation DEF 14A, filed 2025-12-04.
Costco is scheduled to report results on September 24, 2026 quarter ending Aug/2026, reports 2026-09-24 (14:00 PT). Source: Selection signal.
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