Board Member
Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)Equibles does not estimate personal net worth.
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Get COST alertsRon Vachris is recorded as CEO, Board Member and COO at Costco Wholesale Corp (COST). The newest filing on record that lists Ron Vachris as CEO and Board Member at Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) is dated December 4, 2025. The newest filing on record that lists Ron Vachris as COO at Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) is dated December 6, 2022. Costco Wholesale Corp reported in an 8-K filed November 24, 2023 that Ron Vachris was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2024. Costco Wholesale Corp reported in an 8-K filed October 20, 2023 that Ron Vachris was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2024. The proxy statement of Costco Wholesale Corp reports total compensation of $13,932,597 for Ron Vachris in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $1,183,270. Disclosed compensation is on record for 8 fiscal years. Ron Vachris has spoken on 10 earnings calls across 1 company, most recently for Costco Wholesale Corp on September 24, 2026. Costco Wholesale Corp is classified in the Discount Stores industry within the Consumer Defensive sector. Other leadership on record at Costco Wholesale Corp includes Hamilton E. James (Chairman), Caton Frates (COO), Joseph P. Portera (COO) and 7 others.
“Ron Vachris will serve as President until December 31, 2023, and as President and Chief Executive Officer starting January 1, 2024.”
“The Board of Directors has elected Ron Vachris, currently President and Chief Operating Officer, as President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2024.”
“As we wrap up fiscal year 2026, I'll share a few highlights from the year before turning the call back over to Gary. In the fourth quarter, we opened 12 warehouses, including a relocation in Taiwan, 10 new U.S. buildings, and our 43rd warehouse in Mexico.”
“I'll make a few comments on current events and provide a brief update on our strategic priorities before turning the call back over to Gary. Against the backdrop of ongoing macro uncertainty, our focus is providing quality goods and services at the lowest possible price continues to resonate strongly with our members.”
“I'll make a few brief comments about some key business priorities before turning it back over to Gary. Let me start by addressing tariffs, as I know this topic is of great interest to our members and our shareholders.”
“I'll start with a few brief comments on some of our key growth initiatives before turning it back to Gary to discuss the results of the quarter.”
“As we wrap up fiscal year 2025, I'll make a few brief comments on some of the highlights. In the fourth quarter, we opened 10 new warehouses including a relocation in Canada, our twentieth warehouse in Korea, our second warehouse in Sweden, and five net new locations in the US.”
Start not stated–present
Last confirmed December 4, 2025
Start not stated–present
Last confirmed December 4, 2025
Start not stated–present
Last confirmed December 6, 2022
Discount Stores · Consumer Defensive
CEO, Board Member, COO
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) | Chief Executive Officer, President and Director | $1,183,270 | $13,932,597 |
| 2024 | Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) | Chief Executive Officer, President and Director | $1,078,077 | $12,229,741 |
| 2023 | Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) | Chief Executive Officer, President and Director | $937,500 | $8,452,842 |
| 2022 | Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) | Chief Executive Officer, President and Director | $993,308 | $7,408,644 |
| 2021 | Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) | President, Chief Operating Officer | $804,615 | $4,688,513 |
| 2020 | Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) | President, Chief Operating Officer | $666,769 | $4,490,527 |
| 2019 | Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) | Executive Vice President, COO- Merchandising | $582,935 | $3,994,532 |
| 2018 | Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) | Executive Vice President, COO- Merchandising | $485,769 | $3,876,861 |
