Greg Peters Joins DoorDash Board of Directors

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DoorDash, Inc. (NYSE: DASH) announces the election of Greg Peters to its board of directors, effective January 19, 2022. Peters, previously the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Product Officer at Netflix, brings extensive experience in building and scaling products globally. CEO Tony Xu praised Peters for his leadership skills, emphasizing the potential for DoorDash to expand its offerings and markets. Peters expressed enthusiasm for contributing to the company's growth as it evolves into a global platform.

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• Greg Peters has a strong track record at Netflix, enhancing product development and customer satisfaction.
• Peters' expertise is expected to drive innovation and global expansion at DoorDash.

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• Transitioning to a new board member may cause temporary disruptions in strategic initiatives.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DoorDash, Inc. (NYSE: DASH) announced today that Greg Peters, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Product Officer of Netflix, Inc., has been elected to the company's board of directors, effective January 19, 2022.  

Tony Xu, co-founder and CEO of DoorDash, Inc., said, "Greg has an impressive track record of building and scaling products that delight customers across international borders and individual tastes. He is a world-class leader and operator at a company that is at the forefront of massive shifts in global consumer demand. I look forward to working with Greg as we reach and empower merchants, consumers, and Dashers in more ways and in more countries."

"DoorDash has become a daily habit for the millions of customers who use it in the US and elsewhere. I am excited to work with the board as the company continues to develop new offerings and grows into a truly global platform," said Peters. 

Peters has served as Chief Operating Officer of Netflix since July 2020. He was named Chief Product Officer in July 2017. Prior to joining Netflix in 2008, Greg was Senior Vice President of consumer electronics products for Macrovision Solutions Corp. (later renamed to Rovi Corporation) and previously held positions at digital entertainment software provider, Mediabolic Inc., Red Hat Network, the provider of Linux and Open Source technology, and online vendor Wine.com. Greg holds a B.S. degree in physics and astronomy from Yale University. 

About DoorDash
DoorDash is a technology company that connects consumers with their favorite local and national businesses across the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan, and Germany. Founded in 2013, DoorDash enables local businesses to address consumers' expectations of ease and immediacy and thrive in today's convenience economy. By building the last-mile logistics infrastructure for local commerce, DoorDash is bringing communities closer, one doorstep at a time.

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FAQ

Who is Greg Peters and what is his role at DoorDash?

Greg Peters, formerly COO and CPO of Netflix, has joined DoorDash's board of directors as of January 19, 2022.

What impact could Greg Peters have on DoorDash's business?

Greg Peters is expected to innovate and expand DoorDash's services on a global scale, leveraging his experience from Netflix.

When was Greg Peters elected to DoorDash's board?

Greg Peters was elected to DoorDash's board of directors on January 19, 2022.

What did DoorDash CEO Tony Xu say about Greg Peters?

Tony Xu praised Greg Peters for his leadership and experience in scaling products, expressing excitement about his contribution to DoorDash.