Biography

Paul

Elaine Paul

Independent Director

Director since: 2024

Principal Occupation: 
Corporate Director

Age: 57

Relevant Expertise

  • Proven leader and growth driver in technology-driven industries. Paul has served in executive roles at Lyft, Amazon Studios and Hulu. As CFO of Lyft, she oversaw all aspects of finance and accounting, investor relations, treasury, and corporate development. At Amazon Studios, she was responsible for portfolio and financial planning for Amazon’s global slate of original film and TV programming, studio operations, and Prime Video marketing finance. During Ms. Paul’s tenure as CFO of Hulu, Hulu achieved significant double digit growth, more than tripling subscribers and revenues. At Lyft she oversaw significant restructuring initiatives and took significant costs out of the business. Her background informs her ability to provide key insights to our Board concerning long-term strategic and financial planning.
  • Extensive transactional experience. Paul is an experienced corporate development executive who led various acquisitions during her tenure at Disney, including Disney’s original investment in Hulu in 2009. During her tenure as CFO at Hulu, Ms. Paul oversaw Time Warner's $500 million investment in a deal that broadened Hulu's offerings to encompass a new slate of entertainment, sports, news and kids networks. At Amazon Studios, she led the valuation of MGM Studios, resulting in Amazon's $8.45B acquisition of MGM.
  • Proven financial expert. Paul has over 30 years of finance and strategy experience, having served in varying finance roles at the largest and most complex global technology companies. As CFO, she managed financial performance and led all growth and investment opportunities, including the companies’ financial planning and analysis, accounting, corporate development and strategy teams.

Business Experience Highlights

  • CFO, Lyft, Inc. (2022 – 2023)
  • CFO and VP of Finance, Amazon Studios (2019 – 2021)
  • CFO, Hulu, LLC (2013 – 2019)
  • Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy, Business Development and Technology, The Walt Disney Company (1994 – 2013)

Other Public Company Board Experience

  • Marqeta, Inc. (2025 – Present)