Amazon taps Alexa executive as Leo satellite business’s first finance VP
Amazon has appointed former Alexa finance executive Mike Recupero as the first VP of finance for its Leo satellite business. This move signals Amazon's intent to treat the satellite venture, formerly known as Project Kuiper, as a more independent and significant business unit.
Why it matters
The appointment highlights Amazon's aggressive investment in satellite infrastructure and its strategy to compete in the global space-based connectivity market.
Amazon Leo Satellite Connectivity signage is displayed during the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 6, 2026. Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images Mike Recupero is the first VP of finance for Amazon's Leo satellite business. Amazon is putting together a seasoned leadership team for Leo. Amazon expects Leo to generate meaningful growth and returns. Amazon's Leo satellite business has appointed its first dedicated finance VP, another sign the company is building the satellite venture into a more independent business. Mike Recupero, who most recently served as Alexa's finance chief, was named Leo's VP of finance earlier this month, according to people familiar with the move. The newly created role makes him the first VP solely overseeing Leo's finances.
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