Getaround Announces Promotion of AJ Lee as COO
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Lee brings executive experience across several functions to execute Getaround’s business priorities
Lee joined the Company as the General Manager of Gig following Getaround’s acquisition of HyreCar, Inc.’s assets in May 2023. In that role, he had direct P&L ownership of Getaround’s Drive With Uber program as well as the HyreCar business. Lee brings an established track record of driving results to the COO role, having previously served as Senior Vice President of Growth at Airspace, a global AI-powered logistics platform where he built and optimized revenue functions for scale in the
“I’m excited to work closely with AJ once again,” said Iniguez. “During our previous collaboration, AJ drove growth and margin improvements quickly with a unique ability to build lean, high-performing teams, balance strategic growth initiatives with cost-efficiency measures, and develop impactful features and products for customers. I am confident that his hands-on approach to business transformation will accelerate the company’s path to sustainable profitability.”
“It's an honor to be appointed as Getaround’s COO where my focus will be on establishing strong financial discipline and driving operational efficiencies, allowing us to invest in our future growth,” said Lee. “I look forward to rolling up my sleeves alongside such a talented and dedicated team, and I'm confident that together, we can move fast, execute effectively, and deliver value for our car owners, renters and investors.”
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