Andy Jassy, president and CEO of Amazon, will be awarded the 2025 Media Person of the Year Award at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. This award recognizes an individual who has made a significant impact on the creative communications industry and who stands as an influential figure within the global media landscape.
The Media Person of the Year Award is given to those who not only excel within the media industry but also drive innovation, creativity and a forward-thinking vision that shapes the future of media. Jassy’s leadership at Amazon has been instrumental in transforming the company into one of the most influential and innovative media platforms in the world.
Philip Thomas, chair, LIONS, said, “Historically, each year, Cannes Lions has honored outstanding leaders who have reshaped the media industry. This year, we are proud to recognize Andy Jassy and the entire Amazon organization. Not only is Amazon the largest media platform globally, but it has also set new standards for scale, creativity, and influence, effectively creating a new model for media. Andy’s visionary leadership continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in media, and we are excited to honor him for his extraordinary contributions.”
Past recipients include notable figures such as Salar Kamangar of YouTube, Jack Dorsey of Twitter, Eric Schmidt of Google, Mark Zuckerberg of Meta, and Steve Ballmer of Microsoft.
Jassy will take to the stage at the Debussy Theatre on Wednesday, June 18, for a fireside chat, before being presented with the Media Person of the Year Award during the Awards Show later that evening.
