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Company founder to be replaced as CEO by Andy Jassy, seen as a steady hand on the tiller
Brian Olsavsky
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But decision to step down feels natural and almost inevitable
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Chief financial officer Brian Olsavsky admits: ‘It does create a shock to the system now’
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Online retailer beats estimates as profits more than double in first quarter
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Retailer also says changes to US tax law added to its bottom line
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E-commerce giant records surprise profit for the second quarter in a row
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