John Sullivan

Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Costco

Last Reviewed: October 1, 2026

Executive Summary

John Sullivan is Costco’s chief lawyer, serving as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. He has been General Counsel since 2016 and Corporate Secretary since 2010, and became an executive officer in 2021. Costco ranked No. 13 on the 2026 Fortune 500.

Career Highlights

• Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Costco.
• General Counsel since 2016.
• Corporate Secretary since 2010.
• Executive officer since 2021.

Professional Journey

Sullivan became Costco’s Corporate Secretary in 2010 and its General Counsel in 2016.

He has been an executive officer since 2021, as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

Education

No first-party source read for this profile states his education.