Uber Appoints Balaji Krishnamurthy CFO

Uber has announced the appointment of Balaji Krishnamurthy as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective February 16, 2026. He will succeed Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah, who is stepping down after nearly three years but will remain in an advisory role until July 1, 2026, to ensure a smooth transition. Balaji Krishnamurthy, an Indian-origin executive, has been with Uber since 2019, previously serving as Vice President of Strategic Finance and Investor Relations. His extensive background includes over eight years at Goldman Sachs in equity research. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi praised Balaji Krishnamurthy's deep understanding of the business and strong investor relationships. Balaji Krishnamurthy's appointment is seen as significant given his advocacy for autonomous vehicle technology, an area Uber is heavily investing in, including partnerships with companies like Waabi, Nuro, and Lucid Motors for robotaxi deployment. His compensation package includes a base salary of $600,000, along with substantial stock awards.