Ride-hailing giant Uber has announced that Balaji Krishnamurthy will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Prashanth Mahendra Rajah, who is stepping down. The leadership transition is expected to be completed later this month.
Krishnamurthy has been a key member of Uber’s leadership team since joining the company in 2018, most recently serving as Vice President of Strategic Finance. Over the years, he has held several senior positions, including vice president of corporate finance and head of investor relations. In these capacities, he has closely collaborated with Uber’s executive leadership on capital allocation, financial planning, and engagement with global investors, while also representing the company at earnings calls and investor events.
His appointment comes alongside Uber’s recent quarterly earnings announcement, where the company reported revenue that exceeded analyst expectations, although profit results fell short of forecasts. Additionally, Uber issued guidance for the upcoming quarter that was below market expectations, signaling a cautious outlook amid evolving industry dynamics.
Krishnamurthy has also been a prominent voice on Uber’s autonomous vehicle initiatives. Through interviews and social media engagement, he has discussed the company’s robotaxi projects, including partnerships with autonomous vehicle companies and plans to deploy self-driving cars on Uber’s platform in select global markets. Uber has previously stated that autonomous rides are expected to launch in multiple cities over the next few years.
Before joining Uber, Krishnamurthy gained diverse experience in the financial sector, with roles at Waabi, Goldman Sachs, Crisil Integral IQ, iTrust Financial Advisors Pvt Ltd., and Info Edge India Ltd. He also led Uber’s Investor Relations team from 2020 to 2023, further strengthening the company’s relationships with its investors. His elevation to CFO underscores Uber’s emphasis on internal leadership development and the value of deep institutional knowledge as the company continues to refine its global financial strategy.
