Costco Wholesale Corporation announced that Joseph Portera, Executive Vice President, Eastern & Canadian Divisions, is retiring from Costco Wholesale Corporation. Mr. Portera's retirement will be effective January 30, 2022. Yoram Rubananko, currently Senior Vice President and General Manager, Southeast Region, has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Northeast and Southeast Regions, effective September 27, 2021. Previously, Mr. Rubananko held various operational positions in the Company since 1988. He will report to President and Chief Executive Officer W. Craig Jelinek.