Valerie Jarrett is joining Lyft's board of directors, the company announced Monday, making her the latest of President Obama's former staffers to enter the world of ride-hailing. Jarrett, the former senior advisor to the president, joins the panel as an independent director, expanding Lyft's board to nine members from eight. Zimmer praised Jarrett for "perspective that will push Lyft forward as we work to improve people's lives with the world's best transportation." Obama's longest-serving advisor during his presidency, she became an advisor to the Obama Foundation after he left office. Jarrett is the first Lyft board member not to represent a major shareholder, according to Lyft.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 31, 2017 15:22 UTC