Uber confirms Dara Khosrowshahi as new CEO
Uber said on Tuesday that its board has voted unanimously to appoint Dara Khosrowshahi to be the new CEO of the ride-sharing app.
Uber noted that Khosrowshahi trained as an engineer at Brown, and spent many years at IAC serving as chief financial officer and in various operational and strategic roles.
In 2005, he was appointed as CEO of Expedia, which now operates in more than 60 countries.
“We’re really fortunate to gain a leader with Dara’s experience, talent and vision. The board and the executive leadership Team are confident that Dara is the best person to lead Uber into the future building world-class products, transforming cities, and adding value to the lives of drivers and riders around the world while continuously improving our culture and making Uber the best place to work,” Uber said in a statement.
Khosrowshahi joins the company on Wednesday, 30 August 2017.
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