Travis VanderZanden is the CEO of Cherry. VanderZanden is based in USA. VanderZanden has held the role since 2011. Earlier roles include positions at Bird.
Travis VanderZanden is an American businessman and the founder and former CEO of Bird, a scooter sharing service owned by Third Lane Mobility. Before founding Bird, VanderZanden was Chief Operating Officer at Lyft, then VP of International Growth at Uber.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage of Travis VanderZanden has focused primarily on his real estate transactions, documenting the sale of several high-value properties in Florida and California between 2024 and 2026. Earlier headlines chronicled VanderZanden's departure from Bird's leadership in 2022, when the company promoted President Shane Torchiana to CEO as VanderZanden stepped back from the role. The coverage reflects a shift from his prominence during Bird's rapid expansion phase in 2018, when the electric-scooter company achieved a $2 billion valuation.
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Travis VanderZanden: FAQ
- Who is Travis VanderZanden?
- Travis VanderZanden is the Founder (Former CEO) of Bird, based in USA.
- What company does Travis VanderZanden lead?
- Travis VanderZanden is CEO of Cherry, a role held since 2011.
- Where did Travis VanderZanden work previously?
- Earlier roles include Bird (CEO, until 2022).