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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.
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...
May 12, 2023 · CNN — 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...
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.
Mar 27, 2023 · David Risher, a former retail executive at Amazon, will be CEO of the ride-hailing company beginning April 17, when Green will step aside to serve as chair of the board. Zimmer will...
Apr 28, 2024 · W hen David Risher took over as CEO of Lyft about a year ago, the company was losing market share and struggling with morale. Its stock price was approaching an all-time low, down nearly 90% from...
Mar 27, 2023 · Risher, 57, who has been a Lyft board member since 2021, has held previous roles as head of product at Amazon.com Inc. and as a general manager at Microsoft Corp. before launching his own...
