Uber founder Travis Kalanick leaves board of directors
"Very few entrepreneurs have built something as profound as Travis Kalanick did with Uber. I`m enormously grateful for Travis` vision and tenacity while building Uber, and for his expertise as a board member," Uber Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi said in a statement.
Dec 24, 2019, 20:15 PM IST
Ex-Uber CEO Kalanick to start fund called 10100; plans to create jobs in India, China
Kalanick was forced out as the company`s CEO in July over a number of controversies and mis-steps, including allegations of widespread sexual harassment against women in the company.
Mar 09, 2018, 09:15 AM IST
Uber chief to visit India, Japan in Feb on charm offensive
The ride-sharing firm new head will make his first visit to Asia next month.
Jan 25, 2018, 10:06 AM IST
Uber ex-CEO Travis Kalanick plans to sell 29% of stake: Source
Kalanick`s sale is part of a deal struck by a consortium led by SoftBank Group Corp which is taking a 17.5 percent stake in Uber.
Jan 05, 2018, 11:04 AM IST
Uber's South Asia policy chief quits in latest senior departure
Uber has suffered a tumultuous few months which has seen former CEO and co-founder Travis Kalanick forced out after a series of boardroom controversies and other regulatory battles in multiple U.S. states and around the world.
Nov 14, 2017, 11:38 AM IST
Uber cuts former CEO Kalanick's power after rumours of return
Uber`s board of directors Tuesday approved a plan that reins in the influence of ousted chief executive Travis Kalanick and opens the door to a colossal investment by Japanese telecommunications giant SoftBank.
Oct 04, 2017, 08:02 AM IST
Uber's Kalanick reignites power struggle, names two to board
Uber investors are divided over whether Kalanick, who was pressured to step down as CEO earlier this year in the wake of several company scandals, should himself be on the board and whether he can name two other directors.
Sep 30, 2017, 11:50 AM IST
This company has to change: New Uber CEO
Ride-hailing app Uber`s new CEO Dara Khosrowshahi met the embattled start-up`s employees for the first time and said the company needs to change to go to the next level.
Aug 31, 2017, 13:41 PM IST
Uber officially welcomes Expedia's Dara Khosrowshahi as CEO
Uber Technologies Inc officially welcomed its new Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi, who has led online travel business Expedia Inc for 12 years, in a note sent to employees of the world`s biggest ride-services company late on Tuesday.
Aug 30, 2017, 14:41 PM IST
Uber picks Expedia's Dara Khosrowshahi as new CEO
Uber Technologies Inc chose Dara Khosrowshahi, the chief executive of travel company Expedia Inc, as its chief executive on Sunday, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter, handing him the challenge of leading the ride-services company out of a nearly year-long crisis.
Aug 28, 2017, 10:30 AM IST
Former Uber CEO says investor lawsuit a ''public and personal attack''
The ousted chief executive officer of Uber Technologies Inc called a lawsuit filed against him by one of the company`s top investors a "public and personal attack" without merit, according to court documents filed late on Thursday.
Aug 18, 2017, 12:00 PM IST
Uber investor sues to force former CEO Travis Kalanick off board
The company is currently seeking a new CEO, a search that has proved difficult.
Aug 11, 2017, 09:32 AM IST
Donald Trump congratulates new Saudi crown prince, raises Qatar row
Qatar is home to the biggest US air base in the Middle East -- a hub in the war against the Islamic State group.
Jun 22, 2017, 08:47 AM IST
Uber CEO Kalanick resigns under investor pressure
Travis Kalanick, the combative and troubled CEO of ride-hailing giant Uber, has resigned under pressure from investors.
Jun 21, 2017, 11:19 AM IST
Uber CEO takes leave of absence amid sweeping changes after scandals
Uber Technologies Inc Chief Executive Officer Travis Kalanick told employees on Tuesday he will take time away from the company he helped to found, one of a series of measures the ride-hailing company is taking to claw its way out from under a mountain of controversies.
Jun 14, 2017, 10:08 AM IST
Uber CEO Kalanick likely to take leave, exec Michael to leave: Source
Uber Technologies Inc Chief Executive Travis Kalanick is likely to take a leave of absence from the troubled ride-hailing company, but no final decision has yet been made, according to a source familiar with the outcome of a Sunday board meeting.
Jun 12, 2017, 22:36 PM IST
Uber CEO's mother killed in boating accident
Kalanick's parents, who went on frequent boating trips, were on Pine Flat Lake in Fresno County, California, when the accident occurred.
May 28, 2017, 11:20 AM IST
Uber president Jeff Jones quits, deepening turmoil
Ride services company Uber Technologies Inc has been thrust deeper into turmoil with the departure of company president Jeff Jones, a marketing expert hired to help soften its often abrasive image.
Mar 20, 2017, 08:59 AM IST
Secret Uber software steers drivers from stings
Uber on Friday acknowledged the use of a secret software program to steer drivers away from trouble, including sting operations by local authorities to catch lawbreakers.
Mar 04, 2017, 14:17 PM IST
Uber CEO apologises after video shows him berating driver
Uber chief Travis Kalanick has apologised, acknowledging that "I must fundamentally change as a leader and grow up," after a video showed him verbally abusing a driver for the service.
Mar 01, 2017, 20:34 PM IST
