In a statement the CEO of Uber Technologies Inc said, the company is looking to sell stakes its non-strategic stake in companies including in Beijing-based Didi Global Inc saying the lack of transparency makes the Chinese market tough. In 2016, the US… Read More ›
Dara Khosrowshahi
Uber sells Uber Eats India to Zomato in exchange for 9.99% stake in Zomato
Uber has sold its online food ordering business in India to Ant Financial-backed Zomato in exchange for a 9.99% stake in Zomato. The deal essentially limits its exposure to the Indian market where it has struggled to grow. The all-stock… Read More ›
Jeff Holden, Uber Technologies’ Chief Product Officer leaves ride services firm
Jeff Holden’s departure is the latest in a series of senior executives leading the company. A spokesman for Uber Technologies Inc stated, Jeff Holden, its Chief Product Officer will be leaving the company. The development marks the latest departure of… Read More ›
Grab in advanced talks to acquire parts of Uber’s Southeast Asian business
The move could potentially see Uber pull back from its global expansion drive. As per a source with knowledge of the talks, Grab, Southeast Asia’s biggest ride-hailing firm, is in advanced negotiations with Uber Technologies to acquire some parts of… Read More ›
Uber’s CEO to visit India and Japan to boost firm’s image
The charm offensive is aimed at prucing up the firm’s image and reassuring employees, partners, regulators and government officials that Uber means well and wants to improve the quality of services in the country. Uber Chief Executive, Dara Khosrowshahi, is… Read More ›
Uber Technologies almost out of the woods after adopting improved corporate governance and SoftBank deal
Although the measures adopted by Uber Technologies significantly shores up its corporate governance and reputation, it has however ticked off early Uber investors since it cuts off their super-voting rights which gives them 10 votes per share. This could potentially… Read More ›
Expedia names Mark Okerstrom as its CEO
Okerstrom has hinted at a possible future tie up between Expedia and Uber Technologies. On Wednesday, Expedia Inc named Mark Okerstrom as its new chief executive and president. He replaces Dara Khosrowshahi who has been hired by Uber Technologies Inc… Read More ›
Dara Khosrowshahi, Uber’s CEO, underscores need for change of work culture, IPO in 18-36 months
Despite the troublesome inheritance, Khosrowshahi is firm on expanding Uber’s market share and taking Dara Khosrowshahi, Uber Technologies’ new Chief Executive informed employees that the company’s work culture will undergo change and that it is likely to go public in… Read More ›
Uber chooses Dara Khosrowshahi as its CEO
A surprise nominee, Khosrowshahi has a brilliant track record at Expedia Inc. As per two sources familiar with the knowledge of the matter, Uber Technologies Inc has selected Dara Khosrowshahi, the CEO of Expedia Inc, a travel company,… Read More ›