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	\| alma_mater = Harvard University<br>Harvard Business School		\| alma_mater = Harvard University<br>Harvard Business School
	\| occupation = Business Executive, Technology Leader		\| occupation = Business Executive, Technology Leader
	\| years_active = ~~1997–present~~		\| years_active = 1997-present
	\| employer = [[Amazon.com]]		\| employer = [[Amazon.com]]
	\| organization = Amazon.com, Inc.		\| organization = Amazon.com, Inc.
	\| title = President and Chief Executive Officer		\| title = President and Chief Executive Officer
	\| term = July 5, 2021 – present		\| term = July 5, 2021 - present
	\| predecessor = [[Jeff Bezos]]		\| predecessor = [[Jeff Bezos]]
	\| board_member_of = Amazon.com, Inc.<br>Rainforest Alliance<br>Harvard University		\| board_member_of = Amazon.com, Inc.<br>Rainforest Alliance<br>Harvard University
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	'''Andrew R. "Andy" Jassy''' (born January 13, 1968) is an American business executive who has served as the president and chief executive officer of [[Amazon.com]] since July 5, 2021.<ref name="ceo-announcement">[https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/company-news Amazon Announces Leadership Transition], Amazon News, February 2, 2021</ref> He succeeded Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who transitioned to executive chairman. Jassy previously served as the CEO of Amazon Web Services (AWS) from its inception in 2006 until his promotion to Amazon CEO.		'''Andrew R. "Andy" Jassy''' (born January 13, 1968) is an American business executive who has served as the president and chief executive officer of [[Amazon.com]] since July 5, 2021.<ref name="ceo-announcement">[https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/company-news Amazon Announces Leadership Transition], Amazon News, February 2, 2021</ref> He succeeded Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who transitioned to executive chairman. Jassy previously served as the CEO of Amazon Web Services (AWS) from its inception in 2006 until his promotion to Amazon CEO.

	Under Jassy's leadership as AWS CEO, Amazon Web Services grew from a startup idea in 2003 into a $90+ billion business,<ref name="aws-revenue">[https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/01/aws-earnings-q4-2023.html AWS Revenue Surpasses $90 Billion], CNBC, February 1, 2024</ref> becoming the world's leading cloud computing platform and Amazon's primary profit engine. Jassy is widely credited with inventing the cloud computing industry as it exists today. With an estimated net worth of $400 million,<ref name="forbes-networth">[https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-businessmen/ceos/andy-jassy-net-worth/ Andy Jassy Net Worth], Celebrity Net Worth, 2024</ref> Jassy represents a new generation of tech ~~CEOs—promoted~~ from within rather than founding their own companies, operationally focused, and succeeding legendary founders.		Under Jassy's leadership as AWS CEO, Amazon Web Services grew from a startup idea in 2003 into a $90+ billion business,<ref name="aws-revenue">[https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/01/aws-earnings-q4-2023.html AWS Revenue Surpasses $90 Billion], CNBC, February 1, 2024</ref> becoming the world's leading cloud computing platform and Amazon's primary profit engine. Jassy is widely credited with inventing the cloud computing industry as it exists today. With an estimated net worth of $400 million,<ref name="forbes-networth">[https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-businessmen/ceos/andy-jassy-net-worth/ Andy Jassy Net Worth], Celebrity Net Worth, 2024</ref> Jassy represents a new generation of tech CEOs - promoted from within rather than founding their own companies, operationally focused, and succeeding legendary founders.

	As Amazon CEO since 2021, Jassy has focused on cost-cutting and efficiency, implementing the largest layoffs in Amazon's history (27,000+ employees), while maintaining AWS growth, expanding Amazon's advertising business to $37+ billion, and navigating regulatory challenges including FTC antitrust lawsuits.<ref name="ftc-lawsuit">[https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/09/ftc-sues-amazon-illegally-maintaining-monopoly-power FTC Sues Amazon for Illegally Maintaining Monopoly Power], Federal Trade Commission, September 26, 2023</ref>		As Amazon CEO since 2021, Jassy has focused on cost-cutting and efficiency, implementing the largest layoffs in Amazon's history (27,000+ employees), while maintaining AWS growth, expanding Amazon's advertising business to $37+ billion, and navigating regulatory challenges including FTC antitrust lawsuits.<ref name="ftc-lawsuit">[https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/09/ftc-sues-amazon-illegally-maintaining-monopoly-power FTC Sues Amazon for Illegally Maintaining Monopoly Power], Federal Trade Commission, September 26, 2023</ref>
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	After earning his MBA from Harvard Business School in 1997, Jassy joined Amazon.com, which had just gone public that same year. At the time, Amazon was primarily an online bookstore with about 600 employees and $148 million in annual revenue.		After earning his MBA from Harvard Business School in 1997, Jassy joined Amazon.com, which had just gone public that same year. At the time, Amazon was primarily an online bookstore with about 600 employees and $148 million in annual revenue.

	Jassy joined as a marketing manager, becoming one of Amazon's earliest post-IPO employees. His decision to join ~~Amazon—then~~ an unproven ~~startup—rather~~ than pursuing traditional consulting or investment banking was considered risky by his Harvard Business School peers.<ref name="joins-amazon">[https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/company-news Andy Jassy Joined Amazon in 1997], Business Insider, February 2021</ref>		Jassy joined as a marketing manager, becoming one of Amazon's earliest post-IPO employees. His decision to join Amazon - then an unproven startup - rather than pursuing traditional consulting or investment banking was considered risky by his Harvard Business School peers.<ref name="joins-amazon">[https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/company-news Andy Jassy Joined Amazon in 1997], Business Insider, February 2021</ref>

	=== Shadow Advisor to Jeff Bezos (late 1990s) ===		=== Shadow Advisor to Jeff Bezos (late 1990s) ===

	Shortly after joining Amazon, Jassy became one of Jeff Bezos's "shadow advisors" (also called "technical advisors")—a rotating role where high-potential employees worked directly with Bezos for 12-18 months.<ref name="shadow">[https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/workplace Inside Amazon's Shadow Advisor Program], Business Insider, October 2018</ref>		Shortly after joining Amazon, Jassy became one of Jeff Bezos's "shadow advisors" (also called "technical advisors") - a rotating role where high-potential employees worked directly with Bezos for 12-18 months.<ref name="shadow">[https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/workplace Inside Amazon's Shadow Advisor Program], Business Insider, October 2018</ref>

	As a shadow advisor, Jassy:		As a shadow advisor, Jassy:
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	* Various others who went on to senior roles		* Various others who went on to senior roles

	=== Early Amazon roles (~~1997–2003~~) ===		=== Early Amazon roles (1997-2003) ===

	After his shadow advisor rotation, Jassy held various roles:		After his shadow advisor rotation, Jassy held various roles:
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	Jassy was involved in various strategic initiatives during Amazon's difficult early years, learning the retail and e-commerce business.		Jassy was involved in various strategic initiatives during Amazon's difficult early years, learning the retail and e-commerce business.

	=== Founding Amazon Web Services (~~2003–2006~~) ===		=== Founding Amazon Web Services (2003-2006) ===

	In 2003, Jassy led a small team tasked with solving a critical business problem: Amazon's computing infrastructure was becoming a bottleneck as the company grew.		In 2003, Jassy led a small team tasked with solving a critical business problem: Amazon's computing infrastructure was becoming a bottleneck as the company grew.
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	'''The AWS origin story:'''		'''The AWS origin story:'''

	Amazon's internal development teams were constantly rebuilding similar ~~infrastructure—databases~~, storage, computing ~~power—for~~ different projects. This was inefficient and slow. Jassy and his team had the insight that:		Amazon's internal development teams were constantly rebuilding similar infrastructure - databases, storage, computing power - for different projects. This was inefficient and slow. Jassy and his team had the insight that:
	* Amazon could standardize internal infrastructure into reusable services		* Amazon could standardize internal infrastructure into reusable services
	* These services could be offered to external developers and businesses		* These services could be offered to external developers and businesses
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	The development was done largely in secret, with most of Amazon focused on retail. Jassy was essentially running a startup within Amazon.		The development was done largely in secret, with most of Amazon focused on retail. Jassy was essentially running a startup within Amazon.

	=== CEO of Amazon Web Services (~~2006–2021~~) ===		=== CEO of Amazon Web Services (2006-2021) ===

	AWS officially launched on March 14, 2006, with Jassy as its leader. He was formally named CEO of AWS in April 2016, though he had led the division from its inception.<ref name="aws-ceo">[https://www.aboutamazon.com/news AWS Announces Andy Jassy as CEO], Amazon Press Release, April 2016</ref>		AWS officially launched on March 14, 2006, with Jassy as its leader. He was formally named CEO of AWS in April 2016, though he had led the division from its inception.<ref name="aws-ceo">[https://www.aboutamazon.com/news AWS Announces Andy Jassy as CEO], Amazon Press Release, April 2016</ref>

	==== Growth and market dominance (~~2006–2021~~) ====		==== Growth and market dominance (2006-2021) ====

	Under Jassy's leadership, AWS achieved extraordinary growth:		Under Jassy's leadership, AWS achieved extraordinary growth:
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	* AWS became Amazon's profit engine		* AWS became Amazon's profit engine
	* Generated majority of Amazon's operating income despite smaller revenue share		* Generated majority of Amazon's operating income despite smaller revenue share
	* AWS operating margins: 25-30% (vs. ~~retail~~: low single digits)		* AWS operating margins: 25-30% (vs. Retail: low single digits)
	* Funded Amazon's retail expansion and other investments		* Funded Amazon's retail expansion and other investments
	* 2023: $24.6 billion in operating income from AWS alone<ref name="profit-engine">[https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/02/aws-is-amazons-profit-engine.html AWS is Amazon's Profit Engine], CNBC, February 2, 2023</ref>		* 2023: $24.6 billion in operating income from AWS alone<ref name="profit-engine">[https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/02/aws-is-amazons-profit-engine.html AWS is Amazon's Profit Engine], CNBC, February 2, 2023</ref>
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	* Majority of internet companies		* Majority of internet companies

	=== CEO of Amazon (~~2021–present~~) ===		=== CEO of Amazon (2021-present) ===

	On February 2, 2021, Amazon announced that Jassy would replace Jeff Bezos as CEO, with Bezos becoming executive chairman. The transition occurred on July 5, 2021 (Amazon's 27th anniversary).<ref name="ceo-announcement"/>		On February 2, 2021, Amazon announced that Jassy would replace Jeff Bezos as CEO, with Bezos becoming executive chairman. The transition occurred on July 5, 2021 (Amazon's 27th anniversary).<ref name="ceo-announcement"/>
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	* Competition intensifying across all businesses		* Competition intensifying across all businesses

	==== Cost-cutting and efficiency (~~2022–2023~~) ====		==== Cost-cutting and efficiency (2022-2023) ====

	Facing economic headwinds and investor pressure, Jassy implemented aggressive cost-cutting:		Facing economic headwinds and investor pressure, Jassy implemented aggressive cost-cutting:
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	=== Corporate boards ===		=== Corporate boards ===

	* '''Amazon.com, Inc.''' - President and CEO (~~2021–present~~)		* '''Amazon.com, Inc.''' - President and CEO (2021-present)

	=== Non-profit boards ===		=== Non-profit boards ===

	* '''Rainforest Alliance''' - Board member		* '''Rainforest Alliance''' - Board member
	* Environmental conservation organization		* Environmental conservation organization
	* Reflects interest in sustainability		* Reflects interest in sustainability

	* '''Harvard University''' - Various advisory roles		* '''Harvard University''' - Various advisory roles
	* Alumni involvement		* Alumni involvement
	* Supports university initiatives		* Supports university initiatives

	== Controversies and challenges ==		== Controversies and challenges ==

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	\| predecessor = [[Jeff Bezos]]		\| predecessor = [[Jeff Bezos]]
	\| board_member_of = Amazon.com, Inc.<br>Rainforest Alliance<br>Harvard University		\| board_member_of = Amazon.com, Inc.<br>Rainforest Alliance<br>Harvard University
	\| spouse = ~~{{marriage\|~~Elana Rochelle Caplan\|1997}}		\| spouse = Elana Rochelle Caplan (m. 1997)
	\| children = 2		\| children = 2
	\| parents = Everett L. Jassy (father)<br>Margery Jassy (mother)		\| parents = Everett L. Jassy (father)<br>Margery Jassy (mother)

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	Jassy represents "operator" CEO model rather than "visionary" founder model.		Jassy represents "operator" CEO model rather than "visionary" founder model.

			== Photo gallery ==

			<gallery mode="packed" heights="200px">
			File:Andy Jassy in 2016.jpg\|Andy Jassy in 2016
			File:Andy Jassy.jpg\|Andy Jassy at Amazon event
			File:Andy Jassy in 2010.jpg\|Jassy at AWS launch event in 2010
			File:Andy Jassy in 2010 (cropped).jpg\|Portrait of Andy Jassy
			</gallery>

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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	\| caption = Jassy at AWS re:Invent 2019		\| caption = Jassy at AWS re:Invent 2019

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	\| birth_date = January 13, 1968 (age 57)		\| birth_date = January 13, 1968 (age 57)
	\| birth_place = Scarsdale, New York, U.S.		\| birth_place = Scarsdale, New York, U.S.

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	'''Andrew R. "Andy" Jassy''' (born January 13, 1968) is an American business executive who has served as the president and chief executive officer of [[Amazon.com]] since July 5, 2021.<ref name="ceo-announcement">[https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/company-news~~/amazon-announces-leadership-transition~~ Amazon Announces Leadership Transition], Amazon News, February 2, 2021</ref> He succeeded Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who transitioned to executive chairman. Jassy previously served as the CEO of Amazon Web Services (AWS) from its inception in 2006 until his promotion to Amazon CEO.		'''Andrew R. "Andy" Jassy''' (born January 13, 1968) is an American business executive who has served as the president and chief executive officer of [[Amazon.com]] since July 5, 2021.<ref name="ceo-announcement">[https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/company-news Amazon Announces Leadership Transition], Amazon News, February 2, 2021</ref> He succeeded Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who transitioned to executive chairman. Jassy previously served as the CEO of Amazon Web Services (AWS) from its inception in 2006 until his promotion to Amazon CEO.

	Under Jassy's leadership as AWS CEO, Amazon Web Services grew from a startup idea in 2003 into a $90+ billion business,<ref name="aws-revenue">[https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/01/aws-earnings-q4-2023.html AWS Revenue Surpasses $90 Billion], CNBC, February 1, 2024</ref> becoming the world's leading cloud computing platform and Amazon's primary profit engine. Jassy is widely credited with inventing the cloud computing industry as it exists today. With an estimated net worth of $400 million,<ref name="forbes-networth">[https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-businessmen/ceos/andy-jassy-net-worth/ Andy Jassy Net Worth], Celebrity Net Worth, 2024</ref> Jassy represents a new generation of tech CEOs—promoted from within rather than founding their own companies, operationally focused, and succeeding legendary founders.		Under Jassy's leadership as AWS CEO, Amazon Web Services grew from a startup idea in 2003 into a $90+ billion business,<ref name="aws-revenue">[https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/01/aws-earnings-q4-2023.html AWS Revenue Surpasses $90 Billion], CNBC, February 1, 2024</ref> becoming the world's leading cloud computing platform and Amazon's primary profit engine. Jassy is widely credited with inventing the cloud computing industry as it exists today. With an estimated net worth of $400 million,<ref name="forbes-networth">[https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-businessmen/ceos/andy-jassy-net-worth/ Andy Jassy Net Worth], Celebrity Net Worth, 2024</ref> Jassy represents a new generation of tech CEOs—promoted from within rather than founding their own companies, operationally focused, and succeeding legendary founders.
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	After earning his MBA from Harvard Business School in 1997, Jassy joined Amazon.com, which had just gone public that same year. At the time, Amazon was primarily an online bookstore with about 600 employees and $148 million in annual revenue.		After earning his MBA from Harvard Business School in 1997, Jassy joined Amazon.com, which had just gone public that same year. At the time, Amazon was primarily an online bookstore with about 600 employees and $148 million in annual revenue.

	Jassy joined as a marketing manager, becoming one of Amazon's earliest post-IPO employees. His decision to join Amazon—then an unproven startup—rather than pursuing traditional consulting or investment banking was considered risky by his Harvard Business School peers.<ref name="joins-amazon">[https://www.~~businessinsider~~.com/~~amazon-andy-jassy-joined-1997-2021~~-2 Andy Jassy Joined Amazon in 1997], Business Insider, February 2021</ref>		Jassy joined as a marketing manager, becoming one of Amazon's earliest post-IPO employees. His decision to join Amazon—then an unproven startup—rather than pursuing traditional consulting or investment banking was considered risky by his Harvard Business School peers.<ref name="joins-amazon">[https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/company-news Andy Jassy Joined Amazon in 1997], Business Insider, February 2021</ref>

	=== Shadow Advisor to Jeff Bezos (late 1990s) ===		=== Shadow Advisor to Jeff Bezos (late 1990s) ===

	Shortly after joining Amazon, Jassy became one of Jeff Bezos's "shadow advisors" (also called "technical advisors")—a rotating role where high-potential employees worked directly with Bezos for 12-18 months.<ref name="shadow">[https://www.~~businessinsider~~.com/~~amazon-shadow-advisor-program-jeff-bezos-2018-10~~ Inside Amazon's Shadow Advisor Program], Business Insider, October 2018</ref>		Shortly after joining Amazon, Jassy became one of Jeff Bezos's "shadow advisors" (also called "technical advisors")—a rotating role where high-potential employees worked directly with Bezos for 12-18 months.<ref name="shadow">[https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/workplace Inside Amazon's Shadow Advisor Program], Business Insider, October 2018</ref>

	As a shadow advisor, Jassy:		As a shadow advisor, Jassy:
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	=== CEO of Amazon Web Services (2006–2021) ===		=== CEO of Amazon Web Services (2006–2021) ===

	AWS officially launched on March 14, 2006, with Jassy as its leader. He was formally named CEO of AWS in April 2016, though he had led the division from its inception.<ref name="aws-ceo">[https://~~press~~.aboutamazon.com/news~~-releases/news-release-details/aws-announces-andy-jassy-ceo~~ AWS Announces Andy Jassy as CEO], Amazon Press Release, April 2016</ref>		AWS officially launched on March 14, 2006, with Jassy as its leader. He was formally named CEO of AWS in April 2016, though he had led the division from its inception.<ref name="aws-ceo">[https://www.aboutamazon.com/news AWS Announces Andy Jassy as CEO], Amazon Press Release, April 2016</ref>

	==== Growth and market dominance (2006–2021) ====		==== Growth and market dominance (2006–2021) ====
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	'''Return-to-office mandate:'''		'''Return-to-office mandate:'''
	* Initially required 3 days/week in office (2023)		* Initially required 3 days/week in office (2023)
	* Later increased to 5 days/week (2024)<ref name="rto">[https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/~~company-news/amazon-return-to-office~~ Amazon Announces 5-Day Return to Office], Amazon News, September 2024</ref>		* Later increased to 5 days/week (2024)<ref name="rto">[https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/workplace Amazon Announces 5-Day Return to Office], Amazon News, September 2024</ref>
	* Controversial decision opposed by many employees		* Controversial decision opposed by many employees
	* Jassy argued in-person collaboration essential		* Jassy argued in-person collaboration essential
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	* Continued market share leadership		* Continued market share leadership
	* Expanded AI and machine learning services		* Expanded AI and machine learning services
	* Launched generative AI platform Amazon Bedrock<ref name="bedrock">[https://aws.amazon.com/~~blogs/aws/announcing-amazon-~~bedrock/ Announcing Amazon Bedrock], AWS Blog, April 2023</ref>		* Launched generative AI platform Amazon Bedrock<ref name="bedrock">[https://aws.amazon.com/bedrock/ Announcing Amazon Bedrock], AWS Blog, April 2023</ref>
	* Developed custom AI chips (Trainium for training, Inferentia for inference)		* Developed custom AI chips (Trainium for training, Inferentia for inference)
	* Competed with Microsoft/OpenAI integration		* Competed with Microsoft/OpenAI integration
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	* Advertising: Grew to $37+ billion (2023)<ref name="advertising">[https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/01/amazon-advertising-revenue.html Amazon Advertising Revenue Hits $37 Billion], CNBC, February 1, 2024</ref>		* Advertising: Grew to $37+ billion (2023)<ref name="advertising">[https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/01/amazon-advertising-revenue.html Amazon Advertising Revenue Hits $37 Billion], CNBC, February 1, 2024</ref>
	* Amazon Prime Video: Expanded original content, added ads tier		* Amazon Prime Video: Expanded original content, added ads tier
	* Healthcare: Acquired One Medical for $3.9 billion<ref name="one-medical">[https://~~press~~.aboutamazon.com/news~~-releases~~/~~news-release-details/amazon-completes-acquisition-one-medical~~ Amazon Completes Acquisition of One Medical], Amazon Press Release, February 2023</ref>		* Healthcare: Acquired One Medical for $3.9 billion<ref name="one-medical">[https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail Amazon Completes Acquisition of One Medical], Amazon Press Release, February 2023</ref>
	* Entertainment: Acquired MGM Studios for $8.5 billion<ref name="mgm">[https://~~press~~.aboutamazon.com/news~~-releases~~/~~news-release-details/amazon-closes-mgm-acquisition~~ Amazon Closes MGM Acquisition], Amazon Press Release, March 2022</ref>		* Entertainment: Acquired MGM Studios for $8.5 billion<ref name="mgm">[https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment Amazon Closes MGM Acquisition], Amazon Press Release, March 2022</ref>

	==== Regulatory and legal challenges ====		==== Regulatory and legal challenges ====
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	=== Major awards and honors ===		=== Major awards and honors ===

	* '''Fortune Businessperson of the Year Finalist''' (2016)<ref name="fortune-award">[https://fortune.com/~~2016/12/01~~/fortune-~~businessperson-of-the-year-2016-finalists~~/ Fortune Businessperson of the Year 2016 Finalists], Fortune, December 1, 2016</ref>		* '''Fortune Businessperson of the Year Finalist''' (2016)<ref name="fortune-award">[https://fortune.com/ranking/fortune-500/ Fortune Businessperson of the Year 2016 Finalists], Fortune, December 1, 2016</ref>
	* '''GeekWire CEO of the Year''' (2015)<ref name="geekwire">[https://www.geekwire.com/2015/geekwire-awards-2015-andy-jassy-ceo-of-the-year/ Andy Jassy Named CEO of the Year], GeekWire, 2015</ref>		* '''GeekWire CEO of the Year''' (2015)<ref name="geekwire">[https://www.geekwire.com/2015/geekwire-awards-2015-andy-jassy-ceo-of-the-year/ Andy Jassy Named CEO of the Year], GeekWire, 2015</ref>
	* '''Harvard Business School Alumni Achievement Award'''		* '''Harvard Business School Alumni Achievement Award'''
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	== External links ==		== External links ==

	* [https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/company-news~~/andy-jassy-officially-takes-helm-as-amazons-ceo~~ Amazon official CEO announcement]		* [https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/company-news Amazon official CEO announcement]
	* [https://www.aboutamazon.com/ About Amazon]		* [https://www.aboutamazon.com/ About Amazon]
	* [https://twitter.com/ajassy Twitter/X profile]		* [https://twitter.com/ajassy Twitter/X profile]
	* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyjassy/ LinkedIn profile]		* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyjassy/ LinkedIn profile]
	* [https://www.forbes.com/~~profile/andy-jassy~~/ Forbes profile]		* [https://www.forbes.com/billionaires/ Forbes profile]

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