Amazon's consumer CEO Jeff Wilke to retire in 2021, Dave Clark to take over

Bezos, who became the world's richest person as Amazon's stock soared, said in another note to staff that Wilke's "legacy and impact will live on long after he departs

Amazon.com Inc on Friday said its longtime executive and consumer chief Jeff Wilke plans to retire after more than two decades with the company, a decision that appeared to take him out of line to succeed CEO and founder Jeff Bezos.

Dave Clark, 47, another Amazon veteran who has run the retailer's supply chain and delivery operations, will step into Wilke's role, the company said in a filing. Wilke aims to retire in the first quarter of next year to explore personal interests, he said in a note to staff that was shared with Reuters.

Wilke, 53, is Amazon's second-highest-ranking