Uber announced on Monday that Pierre-Dimitri Gore-Coty, a top executive and leader of its delivery division, is departing after nearly 13 years.
Gore-Coty joined Uber in 2012 as a general manager in France. He swiftly progressed to become the vice president of mobility for Europe and the Middle East by 2016, as detailed on his LinkedIn profile. In 2021, he took on the role of senior vice president of delivery.
“Imagining Uber without Pierre is tough since he has been such a vital part of it,” stated CEO Dara Khosrowshahi in a regulatory filing. “As one of our earliest employees, he played a crucial role in our global Mobility growth and took the reins of Uber Eats just weeks before the Covid lockdowns began.”
No details were provided about Gore-Coty’s future plans.
Additionally, Uber announced that Andrew Macdonald, currently the senior vice president of mobility and business operations, will step up as chief operating officer, reporting to Khosrowshahi. At 41, Macdonald will manage the company’s global mobility, delivery, and autonomous sectors, alongside crucial functions like membership, customer support, and safety, as highlighted in the filing.
Gore-Coty is among the 11 members listed on Uber’s executive team, with Macdonald being the only one who has been with the company longer, having started four months prior in May 2012.
“These past nearly 13 years have truly been a remarkable journey,” Gore-Coty reflected in his statement. “It was a genuine team effort, and I take great pride in what we’ve accomplished and the influence we’ve made on daily life in cities worldwide.”
Uber’s shares remained relatively stable in after-hours trading after closing at $83.64 on Monday. The stock has increased by 39% this year, while the Nasdaq has seen little change.
Last month, the company shared first-quarter results that exceeded earnings expectations but fell short on revenue. Additionally, a month earlier, the Federal Trade Commission sued Uber, accusing the firm of engaging in “deceptive billing and cancellation practices” concerning its Uber One subscription service.
In a CNBC “Squawk Box” interview, Khosrowshahi described the lawsuit as “somewhat puzzling for us.”
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