inDrive appoints Awais Saeed as Country Lead for Pakistan

KARACHI: Global mobility platform inDrive has announced the appointment of Muhammad Awais Saeed as its new Country Lead for Pakistan, signaling a key milestone in the company’s strategic growth within the region. In his new capacity, Saeed will oversee inDrive's business operations across Pakistan, focusing on strengthening the company’s presence through effective management of local government relations, public relations, partnerships, and inVision initiatives. Saeed brings over a decade of experience in startups, with a strong background in ride-hailing, e-commerce, and mass transit sectors. Prior to joining inDrive, he served as Head of Supply & Operations for Pakistan at Yango. He has also held leadership roles at Careem and Swvl, equipping him with a diverse skill set and deep market insights. Expressing confidence in Saeed’s appointment, Egor Smetanin, Senior Vice President of inDrive’s Ride-hailing Department, remarked:

“Awais’s profound market insights and ability to seamlessly connect our central and regional teams are invaluable. His leadership will be instrumental in cultivating our organisational culture and aligning our local operations with our global standards.”

The announcement comes at a pivotal time for inDrive, as the company continues to expand its footprint in Pakistan. Operating in 779 cities across 46 countries, inDrive has become a global leader in mobility, ranking as the second most downloaded mobility app worldwide in both 2022 and 2023, with over 240 million downloads. Sharing his excitement, Saeed stated:

“I am thrilled to be joining inDrive and taking on this exciting new role. I look forward to working with our incredible teams and partners to deliver a fantastic experience to all our users, which will surely define the future of ride-hailing in the region.”

Saeed holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management Sciences from the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). This appointment reflects inDrive’s commitment to leveraging local expertise and leadership as it aims to redefine the ride-hailing experience for users in Pakistan.