AWS Conflict, Discrimination, Shakeups

In August, we reported AWS facing allegations of channel conflict, bullying and racial discrimination, while dealing with some significant personnel changes.

In terms of channel conflict, AWS moves quickly and pushes its people hard. A hyperfocus on innovation and customer experience can encourage missteps.

When it comes to potential discrimination, the tech world is not known as a paragon of diversity, equality and acceptance. AWS may be forced to lead on that front, should an investigation find the company has not given fair shrift to women and “underrepresented groups.”

And the installment of new top executives – in this case, Adam Selipsky replacing Andy Jassy – often results in staff shake-ups and attrition.

In August, we reported Microsoft hired AWS vet Charlie Bell. He had worked at AWS for 15 years. Moreover, he was widely expected to be the top candidate for the AWS CEO role after Jeff Bezos named Andy Jassy head of Amazon.