Leadersby GlyphMatt Wood
Joins AWS as Chief AI and Technology Officer · May 18, 2026 · News
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Matt Wood , who spent more than 14 years helping to lead Amazon Web Services’ artificial intelligence and machine learning initiatives before leaving the company in 2024 , is returning to the company in a newly created role as chief AI and technology officer.
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