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space-exploration3 years ago•1 min saved

Amazon executive replaces Bob Smith as CEO of Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin

Dave Limp, a longtime Amazon executive, will replace Bob Smith as the CEO of Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos' space tourism and rocket company. Limp, who has extensive experience in the high-tech industry, including leading Amazon's satellite business, will take over on December 4. Smith, who has led Blue Origin's transformation into a multifaceted space business, will stay on through January 2 for a smooth transition. Blue Origin is known for its suborbital rocket and spacecraft, New Shepard, and is developing a heavy-lift rocket called New Glenn to compete with SpaceX. The company also won a $3.5 billion contract from NASA for its moon exploration program, Artemis.

via CNN|

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business3 years ago•4 min saved

"Bob Smith Steps Down as Blue Origin CEO, Shaking Up Leadership at Jeff Bezos's Company"

Bob Smith, the CEO of Jeff Bezos's space company Blue Origin, has announced his resignation after six years in the role. He will be replaced by Dave Limp, a senior executive at Amazon. Under Smith's leadership, Blue Origin experienced significant growth and won a major NASA contract, but it has faced challenges and delays in competing with Elon Musk's SpaceX. Smith's tenure was also marked by tension and complaints of a toxic work environment. Limp takes over at a critical time as Blue Origin prepares to launch its New Glenn rocket and continues its focus on lunar missions.

via The Washington Post|

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business3 years ago•1 min saved

Dave Limp appointed CEO of Blue Origin, replacing former Amazon hardware boss

Dave Limp, former hardware boss at Amazon, will become the CEO of Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos' space exploration company, starting on December 4th. Limp, who managed products like Amazon's Echo and Alexa, will replace outgoing CEO Bob Smith. Limp's departure from Amazon prompted the appointment of Panos Panay, former head of Windows and Surface products at Microsoft, as his replacement. Bezos and Blue Origin spokesperson Sara Blask praised Limp's experience and leadership qualities, while Smith will assist with the CEO transition until January 2nd.

via The Verge|

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business3 years ago•4 min saved

Former Amazon Exec Dave Limp to Replace Bob Smith as CEO of Blue Origin

Blue Origin, the space exploration company founded by Jeff Bezos, will replace CEO Bob Smith with outgoing Amazon executive Dave Limp. Smith is retiring on December 4 and will remain with the company until January 2 for a smooth transition. Limp, who oversaw Amazon's devices and services division, including Alexa and Ring, will join Blue Origin as CEO on December 4. Smith's retirement and Limp's appointment come as a surprise, as Limp spent over 13 years at Amazon and was a top lieutenant of CEO Andy Jassy. Amazon has not yet announced a replacement for Limp.

via CNBC|

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business3 years ago•6 min saved

Blue Origin Appoints Dave Limp as New CEO, Replacing Bob Smith

Blue Origin, the space company founded by Jeff Bezos, is replacing CEO Bob Smith with outgoing Amazon executive Dave Limp. Smith will retire on December 4 and remain with the company until January 2 for the transition. Limp joins Blue Origin at a crucial time as the company needs to ramp up production of its rocket engines, resume flights of its space tourism rocket, and launch its next-generation rocket. Blue Origin also recently won a NASA contract for a crewed lunar lander. Limp, who oversaw Amazon's Alexa and Echo units, brings extensive experience in the high-tech industry and growing complex organizations.

via CNBC|

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technology3 years ago•1 min saved

Amazon's Hardware Chief Dave Limp Set to Retire

Dave Limp, Amazon's SVP of devices and services, is set to retire in the coming months after more than 13 years at the company. Limp's organization oversees popular products like Amazon's Echo smart speakers and the Alexa voice assistant. The division has faced challenges recently, with layoffs announced in November. Limp stated that he wants to explore new opportunities outside of the consumer electronics space. Amazon plans to announce a successor in the coming weeks.

via The Verge|

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