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Way.com Appoints Shiva Kumar as President

Veteran software technology leader to drive growth, innovation, and strategic expansion for the #1 auto services platform

Fremont, CA – September 3, 2025 – Way.com, the leading auto services platform, today announced the appointment of Shiva Kumar as President, effective immediately. In this role, Kumar will oversee company operations and finance, drive strategic growth initiatives, expand partnerships, and accelerate innovation across Way.com’s platform offerings. He will also work closely with the executive leadership team to strengthen operational excellence and scale the company’s impact in the $2.2T+ auto ownership market.

Kumar brings more than two decades of leadership experience spanning operating roles, investment banking, finance, corporate development, and strategy across the mobility and technology industries. Most recently, he served as Managing Director and Head of Mobility Technology at Piper Sandler, where he advised leading companies across marketplace, software, services, and hardware sectors.

“Shiva’s deep expertise in mobility technology, proven leadership in finance and strategy, and his track record of driving growth make him the ideal leader to guide Way.com through its next chapter of profitable growth,” said Binu Girija, CEO of Way. “As we continue to expand our offerings and deliver more value to car owners nationwide, his leadership will be instrumental in accelerating our momentum.”

Prior to Piper Sandler, Kumar was the Chief Financial Officer at a software logistics company, where he oversaw finance, corporate and business development, operational strategy, and investor relations. He began his career at Merrill Lynch in New York and later co-led the mobility technology investment banking practice at Jefferies, LLC.

Kumar holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, a master’s degree in electrical engineering from UCLA, and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Kumar holds seven US patents and has authored several conference papers.

About Way.com

Way.com is the leading software and tech-enabled services platform for auto ownership, trusted by over 9 million operators and owners across the U.S. As the #1 auto services platform, Way delivers a seamless, tech-powered experience and enables enterprises and consumers to protect their vehicles and finances with the best rates, cashback, and savings, bringing true peace of mind to every stage of car ownership.

We proudly partner with a wide range of industries from finance and automotive to service sectors, including credit unions, banks, FinTech companies, F&I distributors, OEMs, digital disruptors, employers, parking operators, roadside providers, car washes, and auto repair shops. Together, we create new revenue streams, expand market reach, and deliver exceptional value to enterprises and consumers.