Amazon Australia is today announcing Matt Benham as new Country Manager. Matt takes up the role following Janet Menzies' appointment as Technical Adviser to Doug Herrington, Worldwide Amazon Stores CEO, in Seattle.
Matt has been with Amazon Australia since the foundation of the retail business, rising to become General Manager of Retail. He brings 25 years of experience in general management, sales and finance leadership, and strategy across various organisations in Australia, the UK, Europe, and the US. He joined Amazon in the UK in 2017 before relocating to Sydney to participate in the Australian launch, and has been a part of raising the bar for customers in his home country.
"Since relocating to Sydney for the launch of our Australian retail business, I've had the opportunity to work with extraordinary teams who are focused on delivering for our customers. It's been exciting to be part of the journey where we've continuously aimed to raise the bar on selection, delivery speed and pricing for customers" Matt said. "As we look ahead, my focus remains unchanged: delivering for Australian customers, businesses, and communities. Whether it's through continued investment in infrastructure and innovation, expanding opportunities for local sellers, or creating quality jobs across the country, we're committed to being a positive force in Australia."
Matt takes over from Janet Menzies, who led as the Australia Country Manager for the past five years. In her new role, Janet will serve as Technical Adviser to Amazon's Worldwide Stores CEO, Doug Herrington in Seattle.
"Over the past five years, I've had the privilege of working alongside talented, customer-focused teams who've helped Amazon become a trusted part of Australian life," Janet said. "I'm excited that Matt Benham will be stepping into the Country Manager role for Australia. Matt has been instrumental in our success since joining the Australian business at launch." Janet added: "This transition reflects what I value about Amazon—the opportunity for growth and the trust placed in employees to take on new challenges. I'm looking forward to this next adventure while staying connected to the Australian team."
Matt will assume the role of Country Manager effective early February 2026.
