Uber confirms Expedia chief Dara Khosrowshahi as next chief
Authored By Wion Web Desk
Published: Aug 29, 2017, 22:15 IST | Updated: Aug 29, 2017, 22:15 IST
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Dara will replace Travis Kalanick who stepped down under investor pressure after a string of governance failures
Uber on Tuesday confirmed that Dara Khosrowshahi will take over as its new chief.
Dara Khosrowshahi is currently the chief executive of Expedia.
Uber's board chose him to replace its former embattled CEO and co-founder Travis Kalanick.
Kalanick expressed happiness with the appointment of Dara.
Kalanick had to step down as Uber's CEO under pressure from the investors who were worried after a string of governance related issues.