Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin to replace CEO Bob Smith with outgoing Amazon exec Dave Limp
Publishing timestamp: 2023-09-25 18:16:29
Summary
Blue Origin CEO Bob Smith is retiring, and Dave Limp, former Amazon devices and services chief, will be joining Blue Origin as the new CEO. Blue Origin is in a key phase of its space projects, including ramping up production of rocket engines, returning its space tourism rocket to flight, launching its next-generation rocket, and delivering on a NASA contract for a crewed lunar lander. Smith's tenure at Blue Origin saw both successes and setbacks, including delays in rocket and engine development, losing out on Pentagon contracts, and allegations of a toxic workplace. Limp's appointment is seen as a move to bring fresh leadership and operational excellence to the company.
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