Amazon.com has named longtime executive Doug Herrington as its new boss of world-wide stores following the departure of Dave Clark, who led its warehousing and e-commerce operations.

Mr. Herrington, a 17-year Amazon veteran, will receive a new title as chief executive officer of Worldwide Amazon Stores, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said in a memo to company employees Tuesday. Mr. Clark’s role had been CEO of Worldwide Consumer, where he oversaw the company’s consumer-facing website and sprawling logistics and delivery network. John Felton, also a longtime senior Amazon leader who has worked under Mr. Clark, will be the company’s new head of operations and report to Mr. Herrington, Mr. Jassy said.

This post first appeared on wsj.com

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