This morning, a significant leadership announcement was made by Andy Jassy, Adam Selipsky, and Matt Garman regarding the future of AWS. Andy Jassy, who has been instrumental in identifying a successor to lead AWS, highlighted the importance of finding someone who truly understands the company, values its culture, and can ensure continued growth.

Adam Selipsky, a seasoned leader who previously served as the CEO of Tableau, has been at the forefront of AWS Sales, Marketing, and Support for over a decade. After returning to AWS, Adam successfully led the business and nurtured a strong leadership team. However, he is now moving on to new challenges, paving the way for Matt Garman to take the reins as the new CEO of AWS, effective June 3rd.

Andy Jassy expressed his gratitude towards Adam for his exceptional leadership during a challenging period, particularly amid the pandemic. Under Adam’s guidance, AWS prioritized long-term customer efficiency over short-term revenue gains, resulting in significant milestones such as reaching a $100 billion annual revenue run rate last quarter.

Matt Garman, who joined Amazon in 2005 and later transitioned to AWS, has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s early service level agreements, features, and pricing strategies. With his extensive experience and dedication, Matt is poised to lead AWS into its next chapter of innovation and growth.

As the leadership transition unfolds, the focus remains on maintaining AWS’s position as a leader in operational performance, security, and service offerings. The commitment to customer satisfaction and business excellence continues to drive the team forward under the guidance of the incoming CEO, Matt Garman.