This morning's announcement that Adam Selipsky would be stepping down as AWS CEO, with longtime Amazonian Matt Garman stepping into the role, feels like a natural correction. Garman has long been seen as the heir apparent to AWS's leadership. When Selipsky was named CEO in the last succession, my initial reaction was a baffled, "I'm sorry, who?"

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Adam Selipsky is stepping down as AWS CEO and Matt Garman is taking over. Garman is seen as the heir apparent and embodies the spirit of AWS. There is hope for a fresh start and a return to the foundational values of innovation and customer-centric strategies.

Changing of the Guard: “AWS Appoints Matt Garman as CEO”