Ride-hailing company Uber has led a $20 million funding round in Mumbai-based fleet operator Everest Fleet, according to ET report. The funding is Uber’s first inorganic investment in India, and comes in the backdrop of the US-based urban mobility company’s expansion into electric vehicle (EV) services for which it has partnered with several fleet operators…
Uber said it has elevated Nitish Bhushan as the Director of Central Operations, and Shiva Shailendran as the Head of Cities Operations for India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka region, according to PTI report. In the new roles, Bhushan will oversee the operations of core product lines including UberGo, Premier, XL, Auto and Moto for Uber in the region,…
Uber has named Abhilekh Kumar as the new director of business development for its India and South Asia business, effective September 02, 2021. In his new role, Kumar will be responsible for identifying and growing commercial relationships that serve Uber customers better and expand the company’s footprint. “Abhilekh has been with Uber since 2019, and has been a…
Uber has appointed Divya Garg as the Head of HR for the India and South Asia (SA) region, according to ET Bureau report. In her new role, Garg will work closely with the India SA leadership team to consolidate Uber’s growing presence in these strategic markets and build a diverse and inclusive work culture. Most recently, Garg had a stint with Accenture, where she…
Uber announced that Prabhjeet Singh, previously Director Operations and Head of Cities for Uber, has been appointed as President of the India and South Asia region with immediate effect. In his new role, he will be overseeing the next phase of growth in the company’s mobility business and ensuring safety for riders and drivers across…