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Nikki Krishnamurthy stepped down as Chief People Officer and will serve as advisor during transition.

Jill Hazelbaker promoted from Chief Marketing Officer and SVP Communications & Public Policy to President & Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, effective immediately.

Hazelbaker assumes Krishnamurthy's responsibilities plus oversight of Safety Operations.

Hazelbaker receives $3.75M RSU award and $1.25M stock option award tied to promotion.

No arrangements, family relationships, or material interests disclosed for Hazelbaker's appointment.

CEO praised both executives for cultural impact and readiness for AI and AV growth.

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Uber's leadership transition involves the departure of Chief People Officer Nikki Krishnamurthy, who will advise during a transition period, signaling a smooth handover without disruption to HR functions. Jill Hazelbaker's immediate promotion to President & Chief Corporate Affairs Officer expands her scope to include people responsibilities and Safety Operations, consolidating key functions under a seasoned executive with deep company tenure since 2015 and prior roles at Google and Snap. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi highlighted Krishnamurthy's cultural contributions and Hazelbaker's execution skills amid AI and autonomous vehicle advancements, underscoring strategic continuity. The $5M total equity awards for Hazelbaker align incentives with performance, with no disclosed conflicts enhancing governance transparency for investors.

UBER · Uber Technologies, Inc.

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