inDrive Welcomes Stephen Kruger as Chief Technology and Product Officer
inDrive, the global mobility and urban services platform, has announced the appointment of Stephen Kruger as its Chief Technology and Product Officer. This strategic move comes as inDrive expands into new geographies and business verticals, solidifying its position as a leading player in the industry.
As Chief Technology and Product Officer, Stephen will be instrumental in implementing inDrive’s technology and product development strategies. He will oversee the scaling of inDrive’s platform, as well as the introduction of new features to support the company’s growth and diversification efforts.
In welcoming Stephen to the team, inDrive founder and CEO Arsen Tomsky expressed confidence in his ability to drive innovation and organizational change. Arsen stated, Stephen’s remarkable background in technology leadership aligns seamlessly with our vision for inDrive’s future. His expertise will undoubtedly strengthen our position in the industry while we remain committed to building a people-centric business that challenges injustice and creates economic opportunities.
Stephen brings a wealth of experience to his new role. Previously CTO at Careem in Dubai and Head of Engineering at Grab in Singapore, he has led successful transformations and navigated complex acquisitions. Stephen’s impressive career also includes positions at IBM, Xerox Research, and Sun Microsystems. Holding 20 patents across multiple countries, Stephen’s innovation and expertise will be invaluable to inDrive’s continued success.
Thrilled to embark on this new journey, Stephen said, I am honored to be part of the inDrive team and contribute to the next phase of innovation and growth. I look forward to leveraging my experience to develop cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients and contribute to inDrive’s mission of fighting injustice.
Born and raised in South Africa, Stephen graduated from Rhodes University with a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science and biochemistry. He has also completed the executive leadership program at Harvard Business School, further solidifying his strategic acumen.
With inDrive’s expanding list of urban services, including intercity transportation, freight delivery, courier delivery, and more, the platform is making waves globally. Operating in over 700 cities across 46 countries, inDrive’s commitment to social programs and peer-to-peer pricing models sets them apart in supporting local communities.
For more information about inDrive and its services, please visit www.inDrive.com.
