By Lisa Stiffler
Publication Date: 2026-01-09 21:16:00
— Amazon’s Uwem Ukpong has a new title, moving from vice president of Global Services to VP of AWS Industries.
Ukpong has been with the tech giant for more than four years, joining from energy technology company Baker Hughes.
Ukpong’s resume is dominated by a 22-year stretch at Schlumberger, a Houston-based software and internet company that has offices internationally.
— Alicia Teel is now acting director of the City of Seattle’s Office of Economic Development. She was previously deputy director of the department, which supports small businesses and economic growth.
Teel began her career at the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce where she worked for more than 15 years.
At the Office of Economic Development, “[o]ur talented team is dedicated to leading projects and making investments that open up access to economic opportunities across our city, reduce the…
