Jim Sinegal | |
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| Born | James D. Sinegal January 1, 1936 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Alma mater | San Diego State University |
| Occupation(s) | Retired businessman and retail executive |
| Known for | Cofounder and former CEO of Costco |
| Successor | W. Craig Jelinek |
| Spouse | Janet Sinegal |
| Children | 3 |
James D. Sinegal (born January 1, 1936) is an American billionaire businessman and cofounder and former CEO of the Costco Wholesale Corporation,[1] an international retail chain. He served as Costco's president and CEO from 1983 until 2011. As CEO of Costco, Sinegal was known for his hands-on humanitarian approach to business, which he learned from his mentor, Sol Price. He prioritized customer and employee satisfaction over shareholder interests and is also known for his philanthropic efforts.
- ^ Allison, Melissa, "Costco's colorful CEO, co-founder Jim Sinegal to retire", The Seattle Times, August 31, 2011
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