ANDY JASSY
n just 30 years , Amazon has transformed itself from an online bookseller into a multinational global enterprise that continues to reshape the global technology landscape .
At the forefront of these efforts is current President and CEO , Andy Jassy , whose cloud computing legacy continues to shape Amazon ’ s prowess as a technology leader . In fact , the giant joined the US $ 2tn market cap club for the first time in July 2024 , the same month as its 30th birthday .
With its reputation cemented as a disruptor , Amazon has always prioritised innovation . As of 2023 , it is the world ’ s largest online retailer and cloud computing service , predominantly through its subsidiary , Amazon Web Services ( AWS ), which Andy Jassy played a critical role in founding .
As a result of his team ’ s progress , AWS has now grown into a US $ 40bn business .
AWS : A digitally transformative journey Born in 1968 , Andy Jassy grew up in Scarsdale , New York , which he credits for instilling in him values of hard work and ambition . He went on to study his undergraduate degree at Harvard University . Although initially interested in a career as a sportscaster , Andy instead co-founded a short-lived startup and worked for a collectibles company , MBI , before returning to Harvard to complete an MBA .
Following his education , Andy joined Amazon in 1997 – the same year the company went public for the first time .
ANDY JASSY
TITLE : PRESIDENT AND CEO COMPANY : AMAZON INDUSTRY : TECHNOLOGY LOCATION : UNITED STATES
Andy Jassy is an American business executive who is the President and CEO of Amazon , taking the helm from founder Jeff Bezos in 2021 . He was formerly the SVP and CEO of AWS from 2003-2021 and was instrumental in growing the company , overseeing major digital transformation projects .
30 September 2024