Boston Dynamics names ex-Amazon exec Rohit Prasad as new CEO

Boston Dynamics appointed Rohit Prasad, former Amazon SVP and head of Alexa, as its new CEO effective tomorrow. He succeeds interim CEO Amanda McMaster and becomes the company's third CEO, tasked with accelerating its physical AI strategy.

• Prasad spent 12 years at Amazon building Alexa and the Nova models
• He replaces interim CEO Amanda McMaster, who led since February
• Prasad is Boston Dynamics' third CEO after Raibert and Playter
• Hyundai Motor Group has held a controlling stake since 2021