The CEO of Greyhound Lines is Dave Leach. He has been with the company since 1986, starting as a baggage handler. He has been the CEO since 2021.
Who runs Greyhound?
Greyhound is currently owned by Flix North America, a subsidiary of the German company FlixBus. The President and Chief Operating Officer of Greyhound is Bill Blankenship, who oversees all aspects of the company’s operations including customer service, operations, safety, and marketing.
Who is Dave Leach?
Dave Leach is a self-employed strategic advisor and former CEO based in Dallas, Texas, United States. He has over 1K followers on his social media accounts and is known for his anti-abortion activism in Des Moines, Iowa. He is also known for his roles in Scary Movie 4 (2006) and Bummer School (2019), and for competing in the 2013 Tournament of Champions and Season 28 of Jeopardy!. He has over thirty years’ experience in athletic administration, and is also a trial lawyer who specializes in construction-related litigation and labor and employment matters.
Who just bought Greyhound?
On October 21, 2021, German transportation company FlixMobility acquired the brand of Greyhound bus service for $46 million. The British-based FirstGroup originally bought Greyhound in 2007 for $3.6 billion.
Why is Greyhound closing?
Greyhound is closing its stations and discontinuing many routes due to declining ridership and increased competition from other transportation services. It has also experienced financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to the decision to close many of its locations.