Brian T. Olsavsky

Brian T. Olsavsky is an American business executive who has served as chief financial officer (CFO) and Senior Vice President of Amazon since 2015.

Early life and education Olsavsky grew up in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and is the youngest of four, along with his twin. His father was an engineer. He attended Hershey High School, where he served as senior class president. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Pennsylvania State University in 1985.

Career Olsavsky began his corporate finance career in 1989 at BFGoodrich in Akron, Ohio, working under the company's treasurer.

In April 2002, Olsavsky joined Amazon as Vice President of Finance. He led the finance team for Worldwide Operations, overseeing financial planning for fulfillment and distribution.

During his tenure, Amazon has completed multiple acquisitions, including Whole Foods Market, Souq, PillPack, Ring, Zoox, and MGM Studios.

Awards and affiliations

Olsavsky joined the Board of Trustees of Carnegie Mellon University in 2024. He was additionally on the Advisory Council of Plymouth Housing through 2023.

The Puget Sound Business Journal named him as one of 16 financial executives recognized as "CFO of the Year" in 2025.

Personal life Olsavsky is married to Susan, a Pittsburgh native who he met at Penn State, and they have three children.