Carey International, a global provider of premium chauffeured services and ground transportation solutions, announced the appointment of Alexander Mirza as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). As CEO, Mirza will be responsible for strategic, operational and financial leadership of the company. He will take over the helm from Mitchell Lahr, who is retiring from Carey after nearly 25 years of leadership.
Lahr, who said he will work closely with Mirza for the next few months to ensure a smooth transition, joined Carey in 2001 as its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. In February 2020, just prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, he was named President and CEO.
“Serving as the CEO of Carey has been the most tremendous experience in my professional career,” said Lahr. “Carey has long been the respected and established leader in the industry, and I am confident that the company’s future is especially promising. Alex will do an exceptional job leading the way.”
Mirza has experience leading and growing luxury hospitality brands on an international level, giving him a deep understanding of both U.S. and global markets. He has served as a multidisciplinary executive with organizations rooted in technology, hospitality, travel, entertainment and consulting – and holds a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School. He recently completed the executive program in artificial intelligence and innovation through the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
“Carey’s reputation for excellence leads the industry, and I am hugely excited to now be part of its legacy,” said Mirza. “My aim is to merge data-driven strategy with the refined demands of the luxury market, delivering innovative solutions that drive sustainable growth and enhance client experience.”
Source: Carey International
