Evans, Aicha
1969-present · Contribution: 2006-present
Technology Executive (CEO, Zoox)
CEO of Zoox, Amazon's self-driving car subsidiary, whom she led through a $1.3 billion acquisition by Amazon in 2020 and to the September 2025 launch of its first public robotaxi service in Las Vegas
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1969
- Active since
- 2006
- Category
- AI & Social Media
- Best known for
- ZooxAmazon acquisitionIntel strategy
Impact on the world
Evans leads one of the frontier companies applying AI to physical-world autonomy, guiding a purpose-built driverless vehicle from concept to public service. Her career opened doors at the highest levels of the semiconductor and autonomous-vehicle industries.
Sources
- Fast Company
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