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Jeff Bezos is the Founder & Executive Chairman of Amazon. Bezos is based in the United States. Earlier roles include positions at Amazon. Bezos was born in 1964 in Albuquerque and educated at Miami Palmetto High School and Princeton University.
Jeffrey Preston Bezos is an American businessman, and the founder, executive chairman, and former president and CEO of Amazon, the world's largest e-commerce and cloud computing company. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index and Forbes, he was the world's wealthiest person from 2017 to 2021, and in 2026, his net worth was approximately US$284 billion.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Bezos's continued influence over Amazon despite no longer serving as CEO, including his substantial remaining shareholding and commentary on the company's strategic direction under current leadership. The headlines also reflect broader interest in Bezos's personal investments and business philosophy, spanning his involvement with Liverpool FC and various Amazon operational decisions, alongside retrospective pieces examining his leadership legacy at the company.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- January 12, 1964 · Albuquerque
- Citizenship
- United States
- Education
- Miami Palmetto High School, Princeton University, River Oaks Elementary School
- Awards
- Axel Springer Award, Heinlein Prize for Advances in Space Commercialization, The James Smithson Bicentennial Medal, Time Person of the Year
Our coverage
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Jeff Bezos: FAQ
- Who is Jeff Bezos?
- Jeff Bezos is the Founder & Executive Chairman of Amazon, based in United States.
- Where did Jeff Bezos work previously?
- Earlier roles include Amazon (CEO, until 2021).
- Where was Jeff Bezos educated?
- Jeff Bezos studied at Miami Palmetto High School, Princeton University, River Oaks Elementary School.