San Francisco, California, United States, February 2026 – Balaji Krishnamurthy has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer at Uber, marking a significant milestone in his over six-year journey with the global mobility and delivery platform. In his new role, he will oversee the company’s global finance strategy, capital allocation, and investor engagement as Uber continues to scale its operations worldwide.
Prior to his elevation, Balaji served as Vice President, Strategic Finance & Investor Relations at Uber, where he led strategic financial planning and deepened engagement with the investment community. Over the years, he held multiple leadership roles within the organization, including VP, Strategic Finance – Mobility & Delivery, VP, Strategic Finance – Mobility, and Head of Investor Relations. His progression reflects a strong track record in financial strategy, business performance oversight, and capital markets communication across Uber’s core business segments.
Beyond Uber, Balaji also serves as a Board Member at Waabi, contributing to the advancement of autonomous vehicle technology. Earlier in his career, he spent over eight years at Goldman Sachs as Vice President in Equity Research, specializing in US Hardware and Communications Technology. He also held roles at Irevna as an Equity Research Analyst covering EMEA Petrochemicals, and at iTrust Financial Advisors in wealth management.
Balaji holds an MBA from Management Development Institute, Gurgaon, strengthening his foundation in finance and strategic leadership.
Founded in 2008, Uber has grown into a global platform powering the movement of people and goods across cities worldwide. From ride-hailing and food delivery to freight and everyday essentials, Uber continues to reimagine mobility through technology, safety innovation, and flexible earning opportunities. With operations spanning multiple continents, the company remains focused on enabling movement in real time and at global scale.
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