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Andrew R. Jassy

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Chief Executive Officer at Amazon

Andrew R. Jassy

Chief Executive Officer at Amazon
Decisive
Assertive
Fast-Paced
Determined
Persuasive
Ambitious
Dynamic
Visionary
Spontaneous
Pioneering
Adventurous
Casual
Enthusiastic
Personable
Adaptable
Optimistic
Inventive
Approachable
Warm
Hospitable
Intuitive
Friendly
Accommodating
Diplomatic
Composed
Thoughtful
Agreeable
Careful
Modest
Consistent
Conscientious
Perceptive
Calm
Diligent
Meticulous
Collected
Accurate
Rational
Reserved
Strong-willed
Skeptical
Straightforward
Efficient
Candid
Steadfast
Focused
Vigorous
Persistent
Location:
Greater Seattle Area, Washington, United States
Education:
Harvard Business School - Master of Business Administration
Overview:
  • President and CEO of Amazon since July 2021, overseeing the company's overall operations.
  • Previously served as CEO of Amazon Web Services (AWS) from May 1997 to July 2021, spearheading its growth and dominance in cloud computing.
  • Instrumental in shaping Amazon's trajectory, from its early days to its evolution into a global tech giant.
Quotes

ON LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES...

"Our leadership principles often have tension in them. And I think that's actually a good thing and it makes sense." source

ON FUTURE OF AI...

"Generative AI will 'transform' customer experience." source

ON LEADERSHIP...

"Jeff Bezos is arguably the most unusual business leader of our era." source

DISC Type:
Captain (D)
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Driver (Di)
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Initiator (DI)
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Influencer (Id)
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Motivator (I)
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Encourager (Is)
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Harmonizer (IS)
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Counselor (Si)
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Supporter (S)
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Planner (Sc)
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Stabilizer (SC)
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Editor (Cs)
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Analyst (C)
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Skeptic (Cd)
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Questioner
DISC Type:
Architect (Dc)
How to communicate
Focus on their need for control and results, be direct and to the point.
Do
Provide specific details about the product's features and benefits
Highlight how the product will solve their problems and make their life easier
Don't
Beat around the bush or offer vague information
Be too pushy or salesy
When communicating with them, focus on being direct, confident, and results-oriented.
Do
Speak in a fast-paced, confident tone
Focus on the bottom line and how your product can help them achieve their goals
Don't
Use too much jargon or technical language
Waste time on small talk or irrelevant details
Focus on big ideas, big concepts, and fast action over analysis.
Do
Use a direct and assertive tone
Emphasize results and benefits over features
Don't
Use overly flowery language or too many details
Be pushy or aggressive
Communicate with energy and a lively approach. Engage them by communicating clearly and vividly.
Do
Use inspiring language and be enthusiastic
Show them how the product can enhance their social status or reputation
Don't
Be too technical or confusing
Focus solely on features without considering how it can improve their life
Communicate in a friendly, casual manner and highlight the benefits of the product. Avoid criticism or confrontation.
Do
Use a light-hearted approach to build rapport
Highlight how the product can benefit their life or work
Don't
Be overly critical or confrontational
Use overly technical or confusing language
Interact with them in a friendly, agreeable manner with a light-hearted approach. Avoid criticism and confrontation.
Do
Wrap your pitch with positivity and emotional language
Include personalized, warm greetings and sincere sign off
Don't
Use forceful or high-pressure language
Talk too much about past experience without explaining the important insights
Focus on building a personal relationship and finding common ground. Speak positively and offer reassurance about the product.
Do
Engage them in conversation and find out their interests and concerns
Offer personalized recommendations and highlight how the product can meet their needs
Don't
Push too hard or use aggressive sales tactics
Dismiss or minimize their concerns or objections
Provide detailed information and use a friendly, personal tone
Do
Explain how your product can meet their specific needs
Use stories or examples that they can relate to
Don't
Use technical language or jargon
Push for a quick decision without building rapport first
Provide a warm, friendly greeting and use positive, upbeat language. Focus on building a relationship and show acceptance for who they are.
Do
Use friendly, expressive language
Refer to common interests and associations
Don't
Use a serious, businesslike tone
Bring up your flaws before they do
Focus on building a relationship and connecting with them on a personal level.
Do
Use a warm, friendly tone
Ask about their interests and hobbies
Don't
Use overly technical language
Pressure them into making a decision
Be friendly and focus on building a relationship with them. Use a light-hearted approach and avoid criticism or confrontation.
Do
Focus on building a friendly relationship
Validate their opinions and approach with positive language
Don't
Use forceful or high-pressure language
Force an aggressive sales pitch
Use a straightforward and logical approach when communicating with them
Do
Provide data and logical reasoning to support your claims
Use clear and concise language
Don't
Use overly expressive or emotional language
Use lots of anecdotes or storytelling
Use a serious, businesslike tone and focus on details, data, and results.
Do
Focus on their toughest problems.
Send additional data to support your pitch
Don't
Bring up your flaws before they do
Be unrealistically optimistic
Focus on providing logical reasoning and factual information. Be patient and answer their questions with clear and concise responses.
Do
Provide data-driven reasons for your product
Answer their questions with a well-thought-out response
Don't
Use overly expressive language
Speak in an overly casual manner
Focus on concrete data, specifics, and logistics. Avoid fluffy language and hype.
Do
Provide clear data and statistics to support the product
Present a clear, logical argument for why the product is worth investing in
Don't
Spend too much time on abstract concepts or big ideas
Get sidetracked with small details or anecdotes
When communicating with them, focus on being clear, concise, and results-oriented.
Do
Provide clear and concise information about the product and its benefits
Focus on results and practical details
Don't
Use overly descriptive or flowery language
Waste time on social chatter or small talk
Executive priorities
  • Innovation: Drive continuous innovation in technology, services, and operations to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving market.
  • Customer Experience: Enhance customer experience through personalization, convenience, and reliability across all platforms and services.
  • Sustainability: Implement sustainable practices and initiatives to reduce environmental impact and promote corporate responsibility.
  • Growth Strategy: Execute strategic initiatives to expand into new markets, diversify offerings, and maximize shareholder value.
Media
TheStreet

Andrew Jassy’s net worth: Amazon CEO’s rise to multimillionaire

Andrew Jassy rose through the ranks at Amazon from marketing manager to CEO within a quarter century, earning hundreds of millions of dollars along the way.

Youtube

Why Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Is worried about innovation in western countries

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy answered questions related to how his leadership differs from Jeff Bezos, and the future he’s imagining for Prime Video, AI, and health care.

Youtube

Andy Jassy shares career advice

Andy Jassy is the CEO of Amazon. He succeeded Jeff Bezos in this role on July 5, 2021.

Personality traits
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Build rapport
  • Ask what he wants from the call
  • Be concise and to the point
  • Greet him with a serious, firm tone
  • Show that you did your research
Gather information
  • Learn what his competition is doing
  • Get through the most important questions up front
  • Figure out what problem he wants to solve
  • Find out his biggest priority for the process
Discuss budget
  • Explain how he can save more money in the future
  • Allow some room for him to negotiate
  • Focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness
  • Be fully transparent about your benefits and limitations
Drive action
  • Point out the challenges he will face
  • Focus on the advantages he will gain
  • Be transparent about what you want him to do
  • Explain how taking action will help him save time or money
Negotiate
  • Articulate your personal and mutual goals clearly
  • End the discussion and revisit it later if he is being too firm
  • Expect strong push-back
  • Maintain effective control over information
Work together
  • Set up competition and challenges
  • Stay focused on the overall goal
  • Ask tough questions

Amazon

Amazon is a multinational technology company known for its e-commerce, cloud computing, and digital streaming services.
Industry:
Internet Services and Retailing
Headquarters:
Greater Seattle Area, Washington, United States
Revenue:
$513.98B
Employees:
1,541,000

How to negotiate

Keep the discussion casual, but be prepared for candid pushback, at times.
Keep your demo concise and to the point
Keep your demo concise and to the point
Keep your demo concise and to the point
Company Milestones
  • 1994: Founded by Jeff Bezos as an online bookstore.
  • 2005: Launch of Amazon Prime, revolutionizing shipping and streaming.
  • 2013: Introduction of Amazon Web Services (AWS), transforming cloud computing.
  • 2017: Acquisition of Whole Foods Market, marking a significant entry into grocery retail.

Demo your product

Notice how he uses your product and let him have fun trial-and-erroring on his own.
Keep your demo concise and to the point
Keep your demo concise and to the point
Top Products
  • Amazon.com: The e-commerce platform is Amazon's flagship service.
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS): AWS is the cloud computing arm of Amazon.
  • Amazon Prime Video: Prime Video is Amazon's streaming service.
  • Amazon Kindle: The Kindle is Amazon's line of e-readers.

Key Executives
  • Andy Jassy - CEO (Succeeded Jeff Bezos as CEO in July 2021)
  • Brian Olsavsky - Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • Jeff Wilke - Former CEO, Worldwide Consumer (Retired in 2021)
  • Dave Clark - CEO, Worldwide Consumer (Succeeded Jeff Wilke)
  • Rosalind Brewer - CEO, Amazon Retail
  • Werner Vogels - Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
  • Jeffrey A. Blackburn - Senior Vice President, Business and Corporate Development
  • David Zapolsky - Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary
Company Stock Performance
Key News
Reuters

Amazon, Roomba-parent iRobot abandon $1.4 billion merger deal

Amazon and robot vacuum maker iRobot said Monday they would end their plans to merge in the face of opposition from EU and U.S. antitrust regulators.

January, 2024

ABC News

FTC sues Amazon, accuses company of illegally maintaining monopoly power

The Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorneys general filed a lawsuit against Amazon

September, 2023

ABC News
The Washington Post

Amazon Closes its $8.45 billion acquisition of movie studio MGM

The company announced the deal closed after a regulatory waiting period expired

March, 2022

Reuters

Amazon copied products and rigged search results to promote its own brands, documents show

Amazon.com Inc has been repeatedly accused of knocking off products it sells on its website

October, 2021

Competitive Landscape
Annual Revenue:
$513.98B
  • Leading retailer with over 310M customers globally
  • Achieved 90M+ users on amazon.com by 2023
  • $574.785B revenue in 2023, over 11.83% revenue growth year-over-year
  • Amazon Prime: Fast shipping, streaming, & exclusive deals
Annual Revenue:
$648.12B
  • Leading retailer serving over 265 million customers worldwide
  • Walmart.com had 120M+ unique visitors monthly as of 2023
  • $611.3 billion revenue in fiscal year 2023, with a revenue growth of around 6.7% year-over-year
  • Walmart+ membership offers free shipping, fuel discounts, and early access to deals
Annual Revenue:
$130.80 B
  • E-commerce giant founded by Jack Ma.
  • Diverse services: online retail, cloud computing.
  • 44% revenue growth year-over-year
  • Innovative tech initiatives: AI, logistics, finance.
Annual Revenue:
$10.06B
  • Founded in 1995, pioneering online auction platform.
  • Focus on consumer-to-consumer and business-to-consumer sales
  • 3.2% revenue growth year-over-year.
  • Offers diverse product range from electronics to collectibles.

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