W. Richard Wilcox

Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Southwest Division Costco

Last Reviewed: October 1, 2026

Executive Summary

W. Richard Wilcox became Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Costco’s Southwest Division in October 2025, joining the company’s executive officers. He had run the San Diego Region as Senior Vice President and General Manager since 2016. Costco ranked No. 13 on the 2026 Fortune 500.

Career Highlights

• Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Southwest Division since October 2025.
• Senior Vice President and General Manager, San Diego Region, 2016 to October 2025.

Professional Journey

Wilcox was Senior Vice President and General Manager of Costco’s San Diego Region from 2016 to October 2025.

He then became Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Southwest Division, and an executive officer.

Education

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