inDrive Appoints Former Lyft CFO Elaine Paul as an Independent Board Director

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- inDrive, a global mobility and delivery platform, today announced the appointment of Elaine Paul to its Board of Directors as an independent director.

Elaine Paul (pictured) joins inDrive as an Independent Board Director.

Paul will advise the Board on financial strategy, corporate governance, and capital allocation, drawing on her deep expertise growing platform businesses and navigating complex investor and market dynamics. She will offer an independent perspective as inDrive continues to grow its core mobility business and expand its portfolio of services across 48 countries.

Paul brings more than three decades of experience leading high-growth technology, mobility and media organizations. As Chief Financial Officer of Lyft she oversaw all finance functions, including investor relations, FP&A, accounting, treasury, and corporate development, and guided the company through a period of significant business transformation, driving record revenues and significant efficiencies. Prior to Lyft, she served as CFO of Amazon Studios, where she oversaw financial planning and strategy for the company's multi-billion-dollar content acquisitions and investments. Before Amazon, she spent six years as CFO of Hulu, helping to significantly scale the company’s revenue and grow its valuation. Earlier in her career, she spent more than two decades at The Walt Disney Company, where her tenure included partnering with the executive team on Disney's international reorganization and leading Disney's original investment in Hulu. She currently serves on the Boards of Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) and Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ).

Commenting on the appointment, Arsen Tomsky, Founder and CEO of inDrive, said: "Elaine understands from the inside what it takes to scale a mobility business, and how to balance the opportunity and organizational discipline necessary to sustainably grow the business. Her presence on the Board will strengthen our governance and financial maturity. I'm delighted to welcome her to the Board, and look forward to working closely with her as inDrive continues to bring its mobility and delivery platform to millions around the world."

"inDrive is a platform where fairness isn't just a value statement, but integral to how the business operates. That mission resonates with me, and so does the company’s clear ambition, backed by strong fundamentals. I'm delighted to be joining inDrive’s Board and look forward to contributing to the next phase of the company’s journey, helping to build the governance to match its global scale," said Elaine Paul.

Paul joins inDrive’s Board of Directors, which also includes four other non-employee directors: Daegwon Chae and Mahmoud Ragwani of BOND Capital, Ryan M. Hinkle of Insight Partners, and Jeri Doris, who joined as inDrive's first independent Board Director in 2025. Her appointment reflects the company's continued commitment to building governance structures that match its global ambitions.

About inDrive

inDrive is a global mobility and delivery platform. The inDrive app has been downloaded over 400 million times, and has been named the second-most-downloaded ride-hailing app. In addition to ride-hailing, inDrive provides an expanding list of services, including intercity transportation, delivery, and financial services. In 2023, inDrive launched New Ventures, a venture and M&A arm.

inDrive operates in over 1,200 cities in 48 countries. Driven by its mission to challenge Injustice through fair choices, inDrive is committed to having a positive impact on people’s lives. It pursues this goal both through its core business, which supports local communities via a fair pricing model; and through the work of its impact programs.

For more information visit www.inDrive.com

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