James Sinegal
James Sinegal | |
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James Sinegal in 2013 | |
| Born | James D. Sinegal January 1, 1936 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Education | San Diego City College (AA) San Diego State University (BA) |
| Occupation(s) | Retired businessman and retail executive |
| Known for | Co-founder and former CEO of Costco |
| Successor | W. Craig Jelinek |
| Spouse | Janet Sinegal |
| Children | 3 |
James D. Sinegal (born January 1, 1936) is an American businessman, co-founder and former CEO of the Costco Wholesale Corporation, 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 prioritised customer and employee satisfaction over shareholder interests and is also known for his philanthropic efforts.