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Ron Vachris CEO
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U.S. News Best Leaders 2025
Notable Facts
Started as a forklift driver at Price Club in 1982, worked way up to CEO over 40+ years
Only the third CEO in Costco's history (after Jim Sinegal and Craig Jelinek)
Born in Staten Island to Greek American family, father was utility lineman
CEO of world's third-largest retailer with $254 billion revenue
Wikipedia page exists documenting his career
Known for defending DEI policies and challenging Trump administration on tariffs
Personally taste-tests Kirkland Signature products
Made viral video defending iconic $1.50 hot dog price
Earns $12.2 million compensation package as CEO
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