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Joseph P. Portera

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Eastern and Canadian Divisions

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)

Industry: Retail

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Joseph P. Portera has been Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer-Eastern Division of the Company since August 1994 and assumed the additional responsibilities of Chief Operating Officer-Canadian Division in September 2000. He was Senior Vice President, Operations-Northern California Region from October 1993 to August 1994. From August 1991 to October 1993, he was Senior Vice President, Merchandising-Non Foods of Costco Wholesale Corporation, and has held various management positions since joining Costco Wholesale Corporation in April 1984.


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