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Craig Jelinek

Craig Jelinek

Keynote Speaker: CEO, President & Director of Costco Wholesale Corporation

Craig Jelinek Biography

Mr. W. Craig Jelinek has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of Costco Wholesale Corporation since February 2010 and January 1, 2012 respectively and has been its Interim Executive Vice President of Merchandising since May 27, 2016. Mr. Jelinek served as an Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Merchandising of Costco Wholesale Corp. since February 2004 until February 2010.

He served as Chief Operating Officer of Costco Wholesale Corporation from February 2010 to December 2011. Mr. Jelinek served as Chief Operating Officer, Northern Division of Costco Wholesale Corp. since September 1995. He served as Senior Vice President, Operations—Northwest Region of Costco Wholesale Corp. since September 1994. From May 1986 to September 1994, he served as Vice President, Regional Operations Manager—Los Angeles Region.

He joined Costco Wholesale Corporation in April 1984. Mr. Jelinek has been a Director at Costco Wholesale Corporation since February 2010. He has been a Director at Costco Wholesale Australia Pty Ltd since June 5, 2015.

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Craig Jelinek Videos

Costco CEO shares tips with Clark Howard to help you save money ...
Rotary Luncheon April 30th 2014 Craig Jelinek - YouTube

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Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Craig Jelinek for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Craig Jelinek, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Craig Jelinek or any other speaker of your choice.

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, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Leadership, Thought Leadership 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.


Craig Jelinek is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Executive Leadership, Business Leadership and Teamwork & Teambuilding. 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, Cynthia Marshall and Corie Barry. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Craig Jelinek for an upcoming event.

Craig Jelinek Videos

Costco CEO shares tips with Clark Howard to help you save money ...
Rotary Luncheon April 30th 2014 Craig Jelinek - YouTube
  • How do I book Craig Jelinek to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Craig Jelinek for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Craig Jelinek, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Craig Jelinek or any other speaker of your choice.
  • 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, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Leadership, Thought Leadership 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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