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Blue Origin Taps Amazon Veteran Executive Limp as New CEO
- Amazon devices ex-head to replace Bob Smith as of Dec. 4
- Space startup has grappled with setbacks on key programs
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Blue Origin LLC, the closely held spaceflight company founded by Jeff Bezos, is replacing its chief executive officer with veteran Amazon.com Inc. executive Dave Limp.
Current CEO Bob Smith is stepping down and will be succeeded by Limp, the company said Monday. Smith will hand over the reins as of Dec. 4, according to two emails sent to employees and seen by Bloomberg News.