Craig Jelinek
Keynote Speaker: Former President & CEO of Costco Wholesale Corporation
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Craig Jelinek Biography
Craig Jelinek is the former chief executive officer of Costco Wholesale Corporation, having led the company from 2012 until his retirement at the end of 2023. With nearly four decades of service at one of America's most beloved retailers, Jelinek played a pivotal role in shaping Costco into the largest wholesale club in the United States.
Under his leadership, Costco’s annual sales soared to more than $230 billion — not including revenue from its robust membership program — cementing the company’s reputation for operational excellence, customer loyalty, and steady growth. Jelinek’s vision and dedication helped Costco maintain its unique culture of low prices, high-quality offerings, and strong employee satisfaction, consistently earning the trust of consumers and investors alike.
Today, Jelinek shares his insights on leadership, organizational culture, customer loyalty, and building sustainable growth, drawing from a career that exemplifies strategic vision and hands-on leadership at the highest levels of retail.
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Craig Jelinek is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Executive Leadership, Business Leadership and Human Resources. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Craig Jelinek generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sara Blakely, Corie Barry and Cynthia Marshall. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Craig Jelinek for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Craig Jelinek for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Craig Jelinek, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Craig Jelinek, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Craig Jelinek speak about?
Craig Jelinek is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Executive Leadership, Business Leadership, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Leadership, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking and Inspirational. -
Where does Craig Jelinek travel from?
Craig Jelinek generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Craig Jelinek?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Craig Jelinek for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Craig Jelinek for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Craig Jelinek or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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