Boston Dynamics Names Ex-amazon SVP Rohit Prasad as CEO

WHO:

Techmeme - Rohit Prasad has been appointed as the CEO of Boston Dynamics.

GeekWire - Rohit Prasad is a former Amazon.com Inc. senior vice president.

WHAT:

Techmeme - Boston Dynamics appointed Rohit Prasad to lead the company into its next era.

GeekWire - Rohit Prasad spent 12 years helping build and expand Alexa at Amazon.

WHERE:

Techmeme - Boston Dynamics is controlled by Hyundai Motor Co.

WHY:

Techmeme - The appointment of Rohit Prasad is part of Boston Dynamics' strategy to enter a new era under Hyundai's ownership.

(UPDATED October 7, 2026 03:12 UTC)

Rohit Prasad has been appointed as the CEO of Boston Dynamics, taking the helm as the company looks to enter a new era under Hyundai Motor Co.'s ownership. Prasad, a former senior vice president at Amazon, spent 12 years helping to build and expand Alexa, bringing valuable experience to his new role. His appointment is a strategic move for Boston Dynamics as it seeks to navigate its future direction.