Jeff Bezos is a serial entrepreneur, who has revolutionised the ecommerce market with retail giant Amazon. Sitting at the helm of one of the world’s largest and most successful companies, Jeff has become an expert in all things business and is a true role model to all that follow in his footsteps as the Founder, Chairman, CEO and President of Amazon. Initially starting the company as an online bookstore in the humble settings of his garage, Jeff has now grown the business into a thriving ecommerce site selling all range of products imaginable. Jeff is also known as the founder of Blue Origin, a human spaceflight company driven by Jeff’s passion for space and exploring what is out of this world, and is the owner of The Washington Post. His expertise has made him a popular choice as a speaker for corporate events, booked to speak on all elements of business management and what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur.
From a young age, Jeff has been heavily interested in business, technology and science. After studying at Princeton University, Jeff began working at a Fintech start-up business named Fitel. Here he had his first experiences of retail when tasked with building a platform for international trade. Impressing in the sector, Jeff then moved on to work for D. E Shaw & Co, ultimately appointed Senior Vice-President of D. E Shaw & Co by the time he was 30. Jeff then began Amazon in the early 1990s, establishing the company as an online bookstore.
Now considered one of the World’s richest men, Jeff has grown his empire to encompass all elements of retail. His hard work and determination to see his company succeed have seen Jeff claim countless awards. He has been named Person of the Year in 1999 by Time, the Best Performing CEO in the World by the Harvard Business Review in 2014 and the Businessperson of the Year by Fortune in 2012. He has also been named the winner of the Heinlein Prize for Advances in Space Commercialisation in 2016, the Buzz Aldrin Space Exploration Award and the Axel Springer Award for Business Innovation and Social Responsibility in 2018. Most recently in 2021, Jeff made the decision to step down as the CEO of Amazon and instead take on the role of Executive Chair of the Amazon Board.
Outside of developing his businesses, Jeff has become a popular choice for a speaker at corporate and public events. From space exploration and commercial space flights to one of the world’s largest online retailers, Jeff is inundated with business anecdotes that he is able to share in a range of fascinating speaking events. From interviews to fireside chats, Jeff is an inspirational speaker who inspires all with his tales of business management.
