Jeff Bezos (born January 12, 1964) is an American entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist best known as the founder and former CEO of Amazon, the world's largest e-commerce and cloud computing company. Under his leadership, Amazon grew from a small online bookstore into a global tech giant, revolutionizing retail, logistics, and cloud infrastructure with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Beyond Amazon, Bezos founded Blue Origin, a aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight company dedicated to making space travel accessible and advancing humanity's presence beyond Earth. He also owns The Washington Post and has invested in various ventures through his firm, Bezos Expeditions. Known for his long-term vision and customer-obsessed philosophy, Bezos has become one of the most influential business leaders of the modern era, with a net worth exceeding $200 billion.