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Richard Chang

Enthusiast · DISC type i
SVP-Asia at Costco Wholesale Inc.

Richard is a senior global executive with over 33 years of experience at Costco Wholesale, where he leads all operations and development across Asia. Responsible for 78 warehouses, he spearheads enterprise strategy, real estate development, and digital innovation in Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and China. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Berkeley.

Outside of his extensive professional commitments, Richard maintains a keen interest in current affairs and global business trends, staying informed through major news outlets. His career has been defined by navigating and succeeding in diverse international markets, requiring a deep understanding of different cultures and economies.

He successfully orchestrated Costcos highly-publicized first store opening in mainland China.

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
SVP-Asia
Personality Overview

How Richard shows up

Amiable & Agreeable
Optimistic
Story Driven

They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.

Priorities

Topics Richard cares about

Asian Retail Expansion
He leads all operations and new warehouse development for Costco across Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and mainland China, managing market-specific strategies.
E-commerce Innovation
His responsibilities explicitly include leading Asia's e-commerce expansion and driving digital retail innovation for the company in the region.
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Career

Work history

6-1993
SVP-Asia
Costco Wholesale Inc.
In the press

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Education
1982 - 1986
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
University of California, Berkeley
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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