Amazon’s new boss: who is Andy Jassy?

Jeff Bezos, founder of the company, will hand over the reins in Q3

Amazon Web Services chief executive Andy Jassy will take over from Jeff Bezos
Amazon Web Services chief executive Andy Jassy
(Image credit: Colin Young-Wolff/AWS)

When Andy Jassy takes over as Amazon’s new CEO later this year, he will not only be helming one of the world’s most valuable companies but also stepping into the shoes of one of history’s most successful tycoons.

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Mike Starling is the former digital features editor at The Week. He started his career in 2001 in Gloucestershire as a sports reporter and sub-editor and has held various roles as a writer and editor at news, travel and B2B publications. He has spoken at a number of sports business conferences and also worked as a consultant creating sports travel content for tourism boards. International experience includes spells living and working in Dubai, UAE; Brisbane, Australia; and Beirut, Lebanon.