Amazon Names Doug Herrington as New Boss of Worldwide Stores

Amazon.com has named longtime government Doug Herrington as its new boss of world-wide shops following the departure of Dave Clark, who led its warehousing and e-commerce operations and is leaving the corporate.

Mr. Herrington, a 17-year Amazon veteran, will obtain a brand new title as chief government officer of Worldwide Amazon Stores, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy mentioned in a memo to firm workers on Tuesday. Mr. Clark’s position had been CEO of Worldwide Consumer, the place he oversaw the company’s consumer-facing website and sprawling logistics and delivery community. John Felton, additionally a longtime senior Amazon chief who has labored underneath Mr. Clark, would be the firm’s new head of operations and report back to Mr. Herrington, Mr. Jassy mentioned.