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Lyft Appoints New CEO as Ride-Hailing Firm Faces Increasing Pressure

by Indrajeet Giram
March 28, 2023
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Lyft Appoints New CEO as Ride-Hailing Firm Faces Increasing Pressure

Lyft Appoints New CEO as Ride-Hailing Firm Faces Increasing Pressure

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On Monday, ride-hailing firm Lyft announced that its founders, Logan Green and John Zimmer, would step down from their positions as CEO and president, respectively.

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David Risher, a board member and former executive at Amazon and Microsoft, will take over as the new CEO. The leadership change comes amidst concerns about Lyft’s profitability, particularly in light of a weak quarterly forecast that suggests profits could be squeezed by price cuts undertaken to keep up with larger rival Uber.

Industry analysts believe that Risher will have his work cut out for him as he takes the helm of the company. All options may be on the table for Lyft, including a potential sale, with a new CEO at the helm.

Lyft Appoints New CEO as Ride-Hailing Firm Faces Increasing Pressure
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Risher’s main challenges will be to overcome cost challenges and find new strategies to attract drivers to the platform, particularly as more people return to offices and travel resumes.

Despite the challenges ahead, Lyft co-founder Logan Green expressed confidence in Risher’s ability to lead the company, citing his experience and track record.  As a former board member, Risher has firsthand knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing Lyft.

Moreover, his success at Amazon earned him public praise from Jeff Bezos, who vowed to “build on the foundation [Risher] helped pour”. Whether Risher will be able to steer Lyft towards profitability and success remains to be seen, but his appointment as CEO marks a significant change in the company’s leadership and direction.

Lyft’s new CEO faces challenges ahead

Lyft’s shares have significantly declined in value in 2022, losing almost three-quarters of their value, while Uber’s shares have increased by 24%. Although Lyft has not yet fully recovered from the pandemic in some regions where it operates, the company’s shares rose by about 3% in after-hours trading.

Lyft Appoints New CEO as Ride-Hailing Firm Faces Increasing Pressure
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David Risher, a member of Lyft’s board of directors since July 2021, will take over as CEO from co-founders Logan Green and John Zimmer on April 17. Green and Zimmer will remain on the board as chair and vice chair. Risher will receive a $725,000 annual salary and a $3.25 million signing bonus, according to the company.

The incoming CEO, faces the challenge of navigating the ride-hailing company through a difficult period, with intense competition from Uber, a shortage of drivers.

His experience as a former Amazon and Microsoft executive and his successful leadership of a non-profit organization may bring a fresh perspective and new ideas to Lyft’s business strategy. The company will likely hope that this change in leadership will help turn its fortunes around and help it regain market share from Uber.

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