Amazon’s Shakeup: Five Questions and Answers About the Bezos-Jassy Bombshell

Jeff Bezos’ decision to step aside as CEO of Amazon in favor of his lieutenant, Andy Jassy, is an earth-shaking move in the tech industry. Bezos has built Amazon into one of America's biggest companies, with its tentacles in a wide range of businesses.

Jassy's appointment also means that four out of the five most iconic tech firms are now run by successors to the founders. Jassy is an Amazon veteran who is close to Bezos, and will likely run the company in a way consistent with the vision of Bezos, who will remain as executive chair of the Amazon board. Here are five questions and answers related to the shakeup: