Uber appoints new CFO as its AV plans accelerate

Uber has appointed Balaji Krishnamurthy, its VP of strategic finance and investor relations, as the new CFO, replacing Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah, who is leaving after three years. Krishnamurthy, with over six years at Uber and experience in investor relations, is closely involved with the company’s autonomous vehicle (AV) initiatives and holds a board seat at AV firm Waabi. His promotion signals Uber’s intensified focus on expanding its driverless vehicle investments and operations. During Uber’s Q4 earnings call, Krishnamurthy emphasized disciplined investment in opportunities to position Uber for success in an AV-driven future. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi highlighted the transformative potential of autonomous vehicles, projecting AV trips in up to 15 cities worldwide by the end of 2026, with a balanced presence in the U.S. and international markets. By 2029, Uber aims to be the largest facilitator of AV trips globally. The company also reported a 20%