Summary
Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER) announced a CFO transition in an 8-K filing on February 4, 2026. Effective February 16, 2026, current CFO Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah will step down and transition to a Senior Finance Advisor role until July 1, 2026. Balaji Krishnamurthy, currently Vice President of Strategic Finance, will succeed Mr. Mahendra-Rajah as the new Chief Financial Officer. This leadership change occurs as Uber continues its growth trajectory. The company highlighted Mr. Mahendra-Rajah's contributions, including achieving investment-grade status and spearheading share repurchases and acquisitions. The appointment of Mr. Krishnamurthy, who has extensive experience within Uber and strong investor relations, signals a focus on continuity and strategic financial management. Investors will be keen to see how Mr. Krishnamurthy's tenure unfolds, particularly given his direct involvement in investor relations and strategic finance at the company.
Key Highlights
- 1Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah, CFO, will depart his role on February 16, 2026, but will serve as a Senior Finance Advisor until July 1, 2026.
- 2Balaji Krishnamurthy, currently VP of Strategic Finance, is appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer, effective February 16, 2026.
- 3Mr. Mahendra-Rajah's departure is described as a qualifying termination under the Company's Severance Plan and is not due to any disagreements on financial disclosures or accounting matters.
- 4Mr. Krishnamurthy has a strong background within Uber, including Head of Investor Relations and VP of Strategic Finance.
- 5Mr. Krishnamurthy's compensation package includes a base salary of $600,000, eligibility for the Executive Bonus Plan, and significant equity awards (RSUs and stock options).
- 6The company also separately announced its fourth-quarter 2025 financial results via press release on February 4, 2026.