Amazon shareholders reject proposal to split CEO and chair roles

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy speaks during an unveiling event in New York on Feb. 26, 2025.Amazon shareholders rejected a proposal to adopt a policy that would require the company's CEO and board chair roles to remain separate.Vote totals disclosed in a filing Thursday show about 82% of shareholders rejected the proposal. The independent proposal was submitted alongside seven others at Amazon's annual meeting on Wednesday. Each of the independent proposals were rejected.Amazon split the roles of CEO and board chai ...