Amazon Shareholders Reject Proposal to Split CEO and Chair Roles

Amazon Shareholders Reject Proposal To Split Roles Of CEO Andy Jassy And Executive Chairman Jeff Bezos, Backing Current Leadership Structure With 82% Vote - Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) shareholders decisively rejected a proposal requiring the company to maintain separate CEO and board chair positions, with approximately 82% voting against the measure at Wednesday’s annual meeting. What Happened: The independent shareholder proposal sought to codify Amazon’s current leadership structure, where CEO Andy Jassy and Executive Chairman Jeff Bezos hold distinct roles, reported CNBC. This arrangement bega…

Amazon shareholders reject proposal to split CEO and chair roles

Amazon previously split the CEO and chair roles when Andy Jassy succeeded Jeff Bezos at the helm in 2021.

Amazon investors again reject all shareholder proposals on climate change

https://nypost.com/2025/05/21/business/amazon-investors-reject-all-shareholder-proposals-on-climate-change/ Amazon.com investors at its annual meeting again rejected all outside shareholder resolutions, including three meant to address the online retail giant’s impact on climate change. Voters approved the reelection of 12 directors and proposed executive compensation. Shareholders put forth eight proposals, all of which Amazon encouraged invest…

In particular, the proposal has been rejected by 82% of the shareholders, who have also not approved any of the issues put to the vote, such as the one that proposed "requesting additional reports on the impact of data centres on climate commitments." Amazon had urged shareholders to vote against the proposal, as the company considers that it should have the power to adjust its structure to its liking "according to specific circumstances at any …

Amazon shareholders reject proposal to split CEO and chair roles – DG Verifications & Stats

In this article AMZN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNTAmazon CEO Andy Jassy speaks during an unveiling event in New York on Feb. 26, 2025.Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Amazon shareholders rejected a proposal to adopt a policy that would require the company’s CEO and board chair roles to remain separate. Vote totals disclosed in a filing Thursday show about 82% of shareholders rejected the proposal. The independent propos…

Amazon shareholders reject proposal to split CEO and chair roles - Los Angeles Weekly Times

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy speaks during an unveiling event in New York on Feb. 26, 2025. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Amazon shareholders rejected a proposal to adopt a policy that would require the company’s CEO and board chair roles to remain separate. Vote totals disclosed in a filing Thursday show about 82% of shareholders rejected the proposal. The independent proposal was submitted alongside seven others at Amazon’s annual meeting…