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John David Risher (born July 15, 1965) is an American businessman and philanthropist. He is the CEO and co-founder of Worldreader, a non-profit organization that aims to get children reading so they can reach their potential, and the co-founder of #HalfMyDAF whose goal is to inspire more philanthropic giving.
May 12, 2023 · David Risher had a rocky first week at his job. Days after taking over as the new CEO of Lyft (LYFT) last month, Risher announced plans to “significantly reduce” the company’s workforce and...
Mar 27, 2023 · David Risher, the chief executive of a nonprofit called Worldreader and a member of Lyft’s board, will replace Mr. Green as chief executive. Mr. Green’s last day will be April 17, and he will...
Apr 28, 2024 · Risher, a one time Lyft board member and former Amazon executive, is the first non-founder to lead Lyft.
Mar 30, 2023 · David Risher, who will replace cofounder Logan Green as CEO of the ridesharing company on April 17, has spent the past 14 years overseeing Worldreader, a non-profit group that makes digital...
Apr 25, 2024 · Dear Shareholders, My first year as Lyft’s CEO has been a hell of a ride and I’ve loved every minute of it. But my job isn’t to produce activity; it’s to produce results. I hope this letter helps you understand our results, how we achieved them, and what they mean for you and for Lyft.
David Risher is CEO of Lyft and co-founder & Board Founding Chair of Worldreader. Throughout his career, he’s led large-scale consumer-facing companies and organizations combining technology, education, and philanthropy.
