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Uber has appointed the first operational executive since 2019, as Dara Khosrowshahi CEO shakes the high leadership and reduces his grip on a horse riding company.

Andrew McDonald’s head of mobility in Uber was appointed as president and executive of operations immediately, according to public deposits. He will be the second in the company, and is responsible for overseeing the aspects of movement and delivery of food at work.

McDonald, who joined Uber in 2012 and is known by colleagues as Mac, will submit direct reports to Khosrowshahi. He will take responsibility for the business of the independent company in addition to serving its membership.

“This is a next natural step in our development as a company, as we lead to growth by increasing participation through our entire platform,” said Joseushahi. “Mac has proven himself as a very effective leader in Uber, and I am pleased to enter into this important new role.”

Received comes at a time when Uber seeks to become a leading platform for a variety of services, including restaurants and retailers, while improving coordination through its basic food and riding works. It also aims to become the platform for selecting autonomous vehicles.

Khosrowshahi reassured Uber staff that he is not planning to leave the work, according to an internal note. “I realize that change may push some questions about my future, so I will be clear: I have no plans to go anywhere any time soon,” he wrote.

The promotion of McDonald means that Khusraushi will return some of his daily responsibilities and will not be a “one failure point” for critical work decisions, according to a person familiar with the matter.

The newly appointed transportation and delivery heads will be presented to McDonald, along with a new president for independent transportation and delivery. Pierre Dimitri Gore-Kate, Uber’s Communication President, announced on Monday his departure after nearly 13 years in the Post.

A former executive of the Venangal Times told the Uber Times that it is unclear what they could lose after that if he will move from his current position.

The head of Uber was in the post since 2017, when the co -founder replaced Travis Kalnik. Khosrowshahi joined Uber from Expedia when he was mired in a riding company in allegations of sexual harassment. Uber to do so The first annual operating profit In 2023 he repeated this feat last year.

The former CEO said: “Dara is the most difficult person working on this planet. My criticism is that he runs everything and has a lot of direct reports.” “No other company will give it a measure of control.”

McDonald will move from New York to Toronto, where many of the company’s leadership, including Khusrche, will be based. He will get $ 5 million in inventory, taking into account the goals of time and performance.