Uber Names Andrew Macdonald​ COO in Leadership‍ Shake-Up

⁤ Updated June 02, 2025

Uber has tapped Andrew Macdonald, previously head of⁤ mobility, as it’s new president and chief operating officer. This marks the first time Uber has had a COO since 2019. The move ⁣signals ‍a meaningful shift in‍ leadership under Chief ‍Executive Officer Dara Khosrowshahi, who aims ⁢to broaden the company’s reach.

Macdonald, who joined Uber in 2012, will now oversee both the ⁢mobility​ and food delivery sectors. He ⁤will also be responsible ‌for ⁤Uber’s‍ autonomous vehicle initiatives and membership programs. Macdonald ⁤will report directly to Khosrowshahi.

The company aims to solidify its position as a leading platform,‌ expanding into areas like restaurant bookings and retail. A⁤ key focus will be improving coordination between its core ride-hailing and food delivery services. Uber also seeks to become the go-to platform​ for autonomous vehicles.

Khosrowshahi addressed employees in an internal memo, assuring them⁢ that the leadership changes did not reflect any ⁣plans for him to leave the company. He emphasized his commitment to Uber’s future.

Macdonald’s promotion will allow ‌Khosrowshahi to delegate some of his daily⁤ responsibilities. This aims to distribute decision-making and prevent bottlenecks,according to sources familiar‌ with the matter.

Pierre-Dimitri Gore-Coty, Uber’s head of delivery, announced his departure after nearly 13 years with the company. New⁣ heads of mobility and delivery,along⁣ with a​ head of autonomous mobility ‍and delivery,will report to Macdonald.

“This is⁣ a natural next step in our evolution as a ‍company, as we drive ⁢growth by increasing engagement across our entire platform,” Khosrowshahi ​said.

Macdonald will ⁤relocate from New York to Toronto, joining much of⁤ Uber’s leadership team, including Khosrowshahi. He is set to receive $5​ million in stock, contingent ⁢on meeting specific time and ⁤performance goals.‌ The appointment of Macdonald as ⁢COO represents a strategic move to enhance uber’s operational efficiency and growth prospects in the competitive ride-sharing and delivery market.This leadership change underscores Uber’s commitment ‍to innovation and its ambition to dominate⁣ the ‌evolving landscape of transportation and on-demand services.

What’s next

With Macdonald at ‍the helm of operations, ​Uber is poised to aggressively‍ pursue its expansion plans, focusing on integrating new services and technologies⁣ to enhance user⁢ experience and drive revenue growth. The company’s strategic focus on autonomous vehicles and diversified service offerings signals ⁣a long-term vision to remain at the forefront​ of the industry.