Lyft's co-founders are transitioning away from their leadership positions later this year and the company announced David Risher, a former Amazon executive, would become CEO.
FOX Business host Charles Payne reacts to a judge blocking increases for rideshare drivers on 'Making Money.'a former Amazon tech executiveCEO Logan Green and President John Zimmer will take non-executive roles as chair and vice chair of the Lyft board starting April 17 and June 30, respectively.
David Risher, who previously served as Amazon's first head of product and head of U.S. retail, will replace Green on April 17. He joined the Lyft board of directors in July 2021 and the San Francisco-based company said in a release that he will have "full leadership responsibilities for the company’s operations."
John Zimmer, co-founder and president of Lyft Inc., left, and Logan Green, co-founder and chief executive officer of Lyft Inc., smile before ringing the opening bell during the company's initial public offering at Lyft's new service center in Land co-founded Worldreader, a nonprofit that has helped 21 million people read.
"When the search committee asked me to consider this role, at first I was gobsmacked, but the more I thought about it, the more I realized that the competitive spirit I learned at Microsoft, the customer obsession I learned at Amazon, and the do-more-with-less lessons I learned leading Worldreader are exactly what Lyft needs right now," Risher said in a statement.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Lyft taps former Amazon exec Risher as new CEO after founders step downLyft Inc said founders Logan Green and John Zimmer would step down as CEO and president, with board member David Risher taking on the top role as the ride-hailing firm struggles with intense competition.
Weiterlesen »
WSJ News Exclusive | Lyft Hires New CEO as Founders Step Back Amid Struggles With CompetitionDavid Risher, board member since 2021, will succeed co-founder Logan Green, as Lyft faces tough competition from Uber and a battered stock price.
Weiterlesen »
Lyft stock jumps 5% as new CEO pushes co-founders from helmLyft Inc. is bringing in a new chief executive and removing its co-founders from running the ride-hailing company on a day-to-day basis, sending shares more...
Weiterlesen »
Lyft picks new CEO as founders tap out amid fierce competitionLyft Inc said on Monday founders Logan Green and John Zimmer would step down as CEO and president, with board member David Risher taking on the top role as the ride-hailing firm struggles to keep up with bigger rival Uber .
Weiterlesen »
Lyft co-founder Logan Green is stepping down as CEO | EngadgetOn Monday afternoon, Lyft announced current CEO and co-founder Logan Green would hand day-to-day operations of the company to former Amazon executive David Risher on April 17th..
Weiterlesen »
Lyft Hires New CEO as Founders Step Back Amid Struggles With CompetitionDavid Risher, board member since 2021, will succeed co-founder Logan Green, as Lyft faces tough competition from Uber and a battered stock price.
Weiterlesen »