From 1979 to 1983, he worked with Sinegal/Chamberlin and Associates, a company that acted as a broker and sales representative for food and nonfood products. Sinegal and another Seattle retailer, Jeff Brotman, co-founded Costco in 1983. From 1983 until his retirement in 2011, Sinegal served as Costco's president and CEO.. Many companies falter after a great early leader departs. An outstanding exception is Costco. Since Jim Sinegal retired as Costco's CEO, in January 2012, the membership warehouse retailer has.

9 Facts on James Sinegal the Founder of Costco
9 Facts on James Sinegal the Founder of Costco
Meet Costco's multimillionaire cofounder Jim Sinegal, a Democrat megadonor who
Meet Costco's multimillionaire cofounder Jim Sinegal, a Democrat megadonor who
James Sinegal, founder and chief executive officer of Costco... ニュース写真
James Sinegal, founder and chief executive officer of Costco... ニュース写真
Costco cofounder Jim Sinegal walks down an aisle during the
Costco cofounder Jim Sinegal walks down an aisle during the
Costco CoFounder Jeff Brotman Dies at 74 NBC4 Washington
Costco CoFounder Jeff Brotman Dies at 74 NBC4 Washington
About Us Costco
About Us Costco
JIM SINEGAL SIGNED HIS BUSINESS CARD COSTCO FOUNDER & CEO
JIM SINEGAL SIGNED HIS BUSINESS CARD COSTCO FOUNDER & CEO
Costco 2007 hires stock photography and images Alamy
Costco 2007 hires stock photography and images Alamy
Costco cofounder Jim Sinegal (L) is handed a one dollar
Costco cofounder Jim Sinegal (L) is handed a one dollar
What You Didn't Know About Costco CoFounder Jim Sinegal
What You Didn't Know About Costco CoFounder Jim Sinegal
James Sinegal, founder and chief executive officer of Costco... News
James Sinegal, founder and chief executive officer of Costco... News
On Leadership Costco chief executive Jim Sinegal The Washington Post
On Leadership Costco chief executive Jim Sinegal The Washington Post
Business Integrity with Jim Sinegal, Costco CoFounder (2021) Aaron Price
Business Integrity with Jim Sinegal, Costco CoFounder (2021) Aaron Price
9 Facts on James Sinegal the Founder of Costco
9 Facts on James Sinegal the Founder of Costco
Jeff Brotman, Founder of Retail Juggernaut Costco, Dies at 74
Jeff Brotman, Founder of Retail Juggernaut Costco, Dies at 74
Jim Sinegal’s supersized retail career with Costco Wholesale The Seattle
Jim Sinegal’s supersized retail career with Costco Wholesale The Seattle
Costco Wholesale cofounder Jim Sinegal signs off after 35 years
Costco Wholesale cofounder Jim Sinegal signs off after 35 years
Jim Sinegal / at Costco store Nepean, Ontario Seattle Portrait
Jim Sinegal / at Costco store Nepean, Ontario Seattle Portrait
Costco cofounder Jim Sinegal honored as first centurion City Times
Costco cofounder Jim Sinegal honored as first centurion City Times
Portraits of Jim Sinegal CEO of Costco Wholesale 2008 Images
Portraits of Jim Sinegal CEO of Costco Wholesale 2008 Images
9 Facts on James Sinegal the Founder of Costco
9 Facts on James Sinegal the Founder of Costco
Costco cofounder Jim Sinegal (L) greets store employee Marsha Nichols
Costco cofounder Jim Sinegal (L) greets store employee Marsha Nichols
On Leadership Costco chief executive Jim Sinegal The Washington Post
On Leadership Costco chief executive Jim Sinegal The Washington Post
Michael Stallard with Costco Cofounder Jim Sinegal
Michael Stallard with Costco Cofounder Jim Sinegal
Costco cofounder Jim Sinegal (L) greets Harold and Mary Brown
Costco cofounder Jim Sinegal (L) greets Harold and Mary Brown
Costco cofounder Jim Sinegal bids goodbye at shareholder gathering The
Costco cofounder Jim Sinegal bids goodbye at shareholder gathering The
9 Facts on James Sinegal the Founder of Costco
9 Facts on James Sinegal the Founder of Costco
Jim Sinegal CEO of Costco Wholesale 200603 Images Seattle Portrait
Jim Sinegal CEO of Costco Wholesale 200603 Images Seattle Portrait
Costco Wholesale cofounder Jim Sinegal signs off after 35 years
Costco Wholesale cofounder Jim Sinegal signs off after 35 years
Who owns Costco? From its historic merger with Price Club
Who owns Costco? From its historic merger with Price Club

Before retiring, Costco's Jim Sinegal insisted on being paid less than other CEOs, saying that large pay gaps between employees were bad for business.. Sinegal was one of the principal founders of Costco in 1983. As CEO, he has built the fledgling wholesale shopping center into the largest such organization in the United States, outpacing both Sam's Club and BJ's Wholesale. Though he built a $40+ billion operation with over 400 retail centers and 40 million members, Sinegal is best known for his progressive management practices which have.