Lyft has appointed Michael Brous Chief Financial Officer, effective September 28, 2026, succeeding Erin Brewer, who plans to retire and will remain an advisor through December 15 to support the transition.
Lyft also reaffirmed its third-quarter 2026 guidance for Gross Bookings, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin.
Brous has spent nearly eight years in senior positions at Lyft and currently leads Lyft Urban Solutions and Safety and Customer Care.
He joined Lyft through its 2018 acquisition of Motivate, where he was Vice President of Finance. As Head of Lyft Urban Solutions, Brous has overseen a micromobility platform comprising more than 195,000 bikes across 55 systems worldwide, including Citi Bike in New York, Santander Cycles in London and Bicing in Barcelona.
Brous has also held Lyft positions including Head of Strategy and Growth, Co-Head of Operations, and Head of Financial Planning & Analysis. Before Motivate, he worked at REQX Ventures, Versa Capital Management and Financo.
Brewer joined Lyft in 2023. During her tenure as CFO, Lyft achieved GAAP profitability and generated more than $2 billion of free cash flow, according to the company.
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“As we scale our global platform and grow our AV capabilities, Michael’s financial discipline, operational chops, and deep knowledge of our business and customers make him the perfect choice as our next CFO,” said Lyft CEO David Risher. “He has delivered results again and again – across finance, strategy, growth, and operations. I am excited to partner with him as we execute on our next chapter of growth.”
David Risher, Chief Executive Officer of Lyft
“Lyft continues to prove the fundamentals of the business are strong and that there’s a meaningful runway ahead as we scale the platform,” said Brous. “I’m fortunate to be stepping into a finance organization that is already executing with real rigor and discipline. As CFO, I’m looking forward to building on that foundation as we continue creating long-term value for drivers, riders, partners, team members, and shareholders.”
Michael Brous, Incoming Chief Financial Officer of Lyft
“Lyft is in a stronger place than ever, and set up well for continued growth and profitability,” said Brewer. “I have worked alongside Michael for years and consider him a trusted colleague and exceptional leader. He brings both the financial background, as well as the real operational experience that Lyft will need to be successful as we layer more autonomous vehicles into our networks. Being CFO at Lyft has been the highlight of my career and I’m so grateful to David and the team for this incredible opportunity. I look forward to supporting Michael in this transition.”
Erin Brewer, Chief Financial Officer of Lyft
