Speakers

Brian Olsavsky has been Senior Vice President and CFO of Amazon since 2015. In this role, he oversees the company's overall financial activities, including tax, treasury, finance operations, investor relations, internal audit, and global real estate. Previously, he served as Vice President and CFO for Amazon's Global Consumer Business where he had oversight and responsibility for the finance team supporting Amazon.com, merchant services, fulfillment operations, and subsidiaries. From 2007 to 2010, Brian was Vice President, Finance for Amazon's North America retail business and acquisitions, and from 2002 to 2007 Brian led the finance departments for Amazon's Worldwide Operations.

Under Brian's tenure as CFO, Amazon has grown from just over $100 billion in annual revenue in 2015 to $ $716.9 billion in annual revenue in 2025. During that time, Amazon launched retail marketplaces in 12 countries and acquired Whole Foods Market, MGM Studios, Ring, Zoox, One Medical, Pillpack, and Souq.com, while also expanding Advertising services (over $56 billion in annual revenue in 2024) and building global delivery operations (Amazon Logistics).

Prior to joining Amazon, Brian spent 15 years in a variety of financial, operational, and business management roles, including at Fisher Scientific, BF Goodrich, and Union Carbide.

Board and Education

Brian received a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University and an MBA in Finance from Carnegie Mellon University. As a champion for education and lifelong learning, he has remained an active alumnus, guest speaker, and donor to both schools. At Carnegie Mellon, he is an Alumni Service Award recipient, member of the University's Board of Trustees and the Business Board of Advisors at the Tepper School of Business. Brian received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Penn State in 2021, the Alumni Fellow Award from Penn State in 2023, and is an advisor to both the Penn State University President as well as the Dean of the College of Engineering.

Brian and his wife Susan reside in Washington and have three daughters (Katherine, Alexandra, and Gracie).