7. Lost A $10 Billion Pentagon Contract To Microsoft
Andy Jassy lost a $10 billion Pentagon contract to Microsoft. As per the reports of GadgetsNow, Amazon lost the contract because of unfair influence by Donald Trump.
8. Highest-Paid Executive At Amazon
According to CNBC Report, Andy Jassy draws together more than $20 million in just three years. In 2016 alone, he raked $36 million.
9. Stock Over $30 Million In Amazon
As per The Week, Jassy has stock over $30 million at Amazon with a base salary of $175,000 in 2020 as CEO of AWS.
10. Call From Microsoft And Uber To Join As CEO
According to a report by Insider, Ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer wanted Jassy to replace him, and Jassy was considered for the CEO of Uber to replace Travis Kalanick.
11. Speaking On Social Cause
Jassy occasionally raised his voice on social issues. He tweeted when a black woman named Breonna Taylor was shot in her apartment by white policemen during a botched raid in March. He also pitched his voice in favor of LGBTQ rights.
12. Partner In New Seattle National Hockey League Franchise
Andy Jassy is passionate about sports and owns a part in the New Seattle National Hockey League franchise.
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