Early Career and Amazon's Growth
Jeff Bezos founded Amazon in 1994 from his garage in Bellevue, Washington. The company grew from an online bookstore into a global e-commerce and cloud computing giant. As Amazon expanded, Bezos's personal wealth rose sharply alongside the company's market value.
Wealth Before the Divorce Filing
Before the divorce filing in 2019, Bezos was the world's richest person for multiple years. His net worth was driven almost entirely by his Amazon shares. At that time, he held roughly 16 percent of Amazon, making him the largest individual shareholder.
Divorce and Asset Division
Bezos and MacKenzie Scott finalized their divorce in 2019. MacKenzie received approximately 25 percent of Bezos's Amazon stake, while he retained the remaining shares. The division was structured without selling shares immediately, preserving most of his Amazon exposure.
For broader context on Amazon's structure and shareholding, see SEC EDGAR company filings for Amazon.
