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About the Company

Amazon Inc., founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994, is a multinational technology company based in Seattle, Washington. Originally an online bookstore, Amazon has grown into a global e-commerce leader offering products and services ranging from cloud computing (AWS) to digital streaming (Prime Video).

Leadership Team

• Andy Jassy – Chief Executive Officer
• Brian Olsavsky – Chief Financial Officer
• Dave Limp – Senior Vice President, Devices & Services
• Doug Herrington – CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Amazon focuses on reducing its environmental impact, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 under its Climate Pledge. Initiatives include renewable energy projects, sustainable packaging, and social responsibility programs supporting small businesses and communities worldwide.

Company Milestones

• 1994: Amazon is founded as an online bookstore.
• 1997: Goes public with its IPO on NASDAQ.
• 2005: Launches Amazon Prime, a subscription service offering free shipping and streaming.
• 2006: Introduces Amazon Web Services (AWS), now a leading cloud computing platform.
• 2018: Becomes the second U.S. company to reach a $1 trillion market valuation.