Panos Panay — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Leads Amazon’s consumer electronics business, which includes Alexa, Echo, Kindle, Fire TV, Fire tablets, Ring, eero, Blink, and the Amazon Appstore, as well as initiatives like Zoox and Project Kuiper.
Creator of the Microsoft Surface line of premium devices, launched in 2012.
Creator of the Windows 11 operating system, introduced in 2021.
Served as Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer of Microsoft, overseeing the Windows and Devices division.
Received an M.B.A. from Pepperdine University and a B.Sc. from California State University, Northridge.

Biography

Panos Panay is a Greek American business executive who currently leads Amazon’s consumer electronics business. His responsibilities at Amazon encompass a wide range of products and services, including Alexa, Echo, Kindle, Fire TV, Fire tablets, Ring, eero, Blink, and the Amazon Appstore. Additionally, he oversees future-looking initiatives such as Zoox autonomous vehicles and Project Kuiper, which aims to enhance global broadband access through a satellite constellation.