Andy Jassy quietly built a giant at Amazon. As CEO, he steps

Andy Jassy, new Amazon CEO, steps into the spotlight after building a profit machine
CNET
2/4/2021
Laura Hautala
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Andy Jassy, set to become Amazon CEO in July, speaks at a conference in 2017. Jassy led the creation of Amazon Web Services and has spoken freely on political issues, but now must face the spotlight as head of the entire company. Getty Images
The name Andy Jassy might not have rung any bells for most people Tuesday morning, but by the afternoon, the world knew him as the heir apparent and next CEO of Amazon. Already a chief executive in his own right -- if not one well-versed on the public stage -- the head of Amazon Web Services and 24-year employee at the tech juggernaut will step into the spotlight to helm the company starting in July once founder Jeff Bezos transitions to the role of executive chairman.

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