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Andy Jassy is set to replace Amazon founder Jeff Bezos as CEO later this year.
While the move may be a natural step for Jassy, it s a giant leap for Amazon.
The end of the Bezos era could mark a crucial and overdue turning point for the company s culture.
Last week, after 27 years of delivering world-changing surprises to the masses, Jeff Bezos, the founder and chief executive of Amazon, emailed his employees with another bombshell: He was stepping down. Fellow Amazonians, he began. I m excited to announce that this Q3 I ll transition to Executive Chair of the Amazon Board and Andy Jassy will become CEO.