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Andy Jassy

Andy Jassy is an American business executive and the president and chief executive officer of Amazon.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Andy Jassy is an American business executive and the president and chief executive officer of Amazon. He previously founded and led Amazon Web Services (AWS), serving as its CEO from 2016 to 2021 before succeeding Jeff Bezos as Amazon CEO in July 2021. His leadership decisions affect Canadian consumers and businesses due to Amazon's extensive operations in Canada.

Early life and education

Jassy was born on January 13, 1968, and is American. Amazon’s corporate biography states that he earned an AB from Harvard University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Amazon career

Jassy joined Amazon in 1997 and held several leadership roles before founding AWS. He led AWS from its inception and later served as its CEO from April 2016 to July 2021, before moving to Amazon’s top job in 2021.

Chief executive of Amazon

Amazon announced Jassy as Jeff Bezos’s successor in 2021, and he became president and CEO that July. Bezos remained executive chairman after the transition.

Other roles and affiliations

Amazon’s biography lists Jassy as a member of the National Academy of Engineering and notes his service with several boards and trusts. He also serves on Amazon’s Board of Directors. Other reported affiliations include a minority ownership stake in the Seattle Kraken.

Key facts

  • Joined Amazon in 1997.
  • Founded and led Amazon Web Services (AWS) from its inception.
  • Served as CEO of AWS from April 2016 to July 2021.
  • Became president and CEO of Amazon in July 2021, succeeding Jeff Bezos.
  • Serves on Amazon’s Board of Directors.
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Canadian context

Amazon operates extensively in Canada, so Jassy is relevant to Canadian readers through Amazon’s retail, logistics, cloud computing, and corporate leadership decisions affecting Canadian consumers and businesses.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Andy Jassy?
Andy Jassy is the president and chief executive officer of Amazon and a longtime Amazon executive.
When did Andy Jassy become Amazon CEO?
He became Amazon’s president and CEO in July 2021, succeeding Jeff Bezos.
What is Andy Jassy known for?
He is best known for founding and leading Amazon Web Services (AWS) before becoming Amazon’s CEO.
When did Andy Jassy join Amazon?
Amazon says he joined the company in 1997.
What did Andy Jassy study?
Amazon states that he earned an AB from Harvard University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Jassy
    Supports: Birth date; Amazon CEO since 2021; AWS founder and former CEO
  2. Amazon.com, Inc. — https://ir.aboutamazon.com/officers-and-directors/person-details/default.aspx?ItemId=7601ef7b-4732-44e2-84ef-2cccb54ac11a
    Supports: Official biography; joined Amazon in 1997; founded and led AWS; education; board service
  3. Business Insider — https://www.businessinsider.com/andy-jassy
    Supports: Amazon CEO succession from Jeff Bezos; AWS background
  4. Wikipedia (German) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Jassy
    Supports: Birth place reference; minority ownership of Seattle Kraken
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Jassy
    Supports: AWS CEO dates; Amazon CEO succession timing