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TechCrunch Emil Michael, Uber's SVP of business, has left the company TechCrunch Uber has confirmed that Emil Michael, one the company's top executives, has left the company. Earlier today Michael sent an internal email to staff that he would be leaving the ride-hailing company, according to a report from Recode. Michael, who ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

AgencySpy BBH Debuts First Work for Uber in U.K. | AgencySpy - Adweek AgencySpy Now BBH has launched its first campaign for the brand, entitled “Where To?” with the 60-second broadcast spot “Effortless Night.” Directed by Somesuch's Kim ... Uber tells story of 'endless possibilities' in debut UK TV ad - CampaignCampaignLive Uber unveils integrated 'Where to?' campaign, enlisting This Girl ...The Drum all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune What Does a Management Shakeup Mean For Uber (and Silicon Valley)? Fortune This article first appeared in Term Sheet, Fortune's newsletter on deals and dealmakers. Sign up here. Sunday was a critical day for Uber, the world's most valuable venture-backed startup. The company's board held a 10 a.m. meeting in Los Angeles to go ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Citizen Uber confirms driver attacked and burnt at Loftus on Saturday Citizen A photo and video circulating among Uber drivers over the weekend of a taxi driver who was attacked near Loftus on Saturday night at the Springbok rugby march in Pretoria has been confirmed as authentic by popular ride-sharing app firm Uber. Samantha ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fast Company Uber shakeup: Here's everything that leaked about Eric Holder's investigation this weekend Fast Company The report recommends axing Emil Michael, Uber SVP and crony to CEO Travis Kalanick. But the board hasn't made a final decision on whether to fire him. Michael has been involved in the mishandling of an Indian woman's medical records, was present at ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Atlantic What Does Accountability Mean at Uber? The Atlantic In a marathon meeting on Sunday, the Uber board unanimously voted to adopt all recommendations in the Holder Report, a representative for Uber told The Atlantic, referring to the report that came from a high-profile investigation into the company's ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Uber Is Reportedly Adding Another Female Exec to Its Board Fortune As Uber wraps its internal investigation into allegations of sexism and sexual harassment and CEO Travis Kalanick considers a leave of absence, the ride-hailing company is reportedly adding another female executive, Wan Ling Martello of Nestlé, to its ... Uber is adding a Nestlé executive to its board as it battles multiple scandalsBusiness Insider Uber to Add Independent Director as Board Responds to CrisesBloomberg Uber to name Nestlé's Wang Ling Martello to boardMarketWatch all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fast Company Uber to add Wan Ling Martello, a Nestle exec, as independent director to its board Fast Company The appointment of Martello, who's also an Alibaba director, would address one of former U.S. attorney general Eric Holder's recommendations, which he gave to the full board on Sunday, reports Bloomberg. The ride-sharing giant approved all of the ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CampaignLive Uber tells story of 'endless possibilities' in debut UK TV ad CampaignLive Rachael Pettit, Uber's UK head of marketing, said: "'Where to' represents the endless possibilities when you open up the Uber app and this theme will run through all of the creative work. Millions of people rely on Uber to get a reliable ride at the ... Uber unveils integrated 'Where to?' campaign, enlisting This Girl Can director for first UK TV adThe Drum all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Quartz Ten years ago a Stanford professor defined an “über-jerk”—and it sounds a lot like Uber's management Quartz Each of these well-publicized cases has shared the common thread of one or more executives acting boorishly. Inappropriately. To put it coarsely but succinctly—like an asshole. In his 2012 book Assholes: A Theory, philosophy professor Aaron James ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Drum Uber unveils integrated 'Where to?' campaign, enlisting This Girl Can director for first UK TV ad The Drum Kim Gehrig, who also counts John Lewis' Man on the Moon spot among her directing credits, worked with Uber's in-house team and BBH London to create the glitzy TVC. It follows a young couple – Grace and Miles – on their first date in glitzy, cinematic ... Uber tells story of 'endless possibilities' in debut UK TV adCampaignLive all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Uber is adding a Nestlé executive to its board as it battles multiple scandals Business Insider Over the last few months Uber has been roiled by scandal after scandal. The company's crisis began in earnest with a blog post from an former engineer accusing it of sexism, and since then there have been numerous ugly episodes emerge, from a video of ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Wall Street Journal (subscription) Uber's Leadership Crisis Intensifies Wall Street Journal (subscription) Uber Technologies Inc. said a top lieutenant of its chief executive had left the firm, and it planned to name Nestlé SA executive Wan Ling Martello to its board, Uber's third prominent female hire in the past week, as the ride-hailing company grapples ... Uber to Add Independent Director as Board Responds to CrisesBloomberg all 8 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Bloomberg Uber to Add Independent Director as Board Responds to Crises Bloomberg As Uber Technologies Inc. looks to address a series of management and cultural failings, the ride-hailing company plans to appoint Wan Ling Martello, an executive vice president at Nestle SA, to the board, people familiar with the matter said. The ... Uber to Name Nestlé Executive Wan Ling Martello to BoardWall Street Journal (subscription) all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian Uber silent on CEO's future as it adopts Holder proposals The Guardian Uber's board of directors has adopted a series of recommendations about the company's corporate culture from the former US attorney general Eric Holder, but it was silent late on Sunday on whether it would approve a leave of absence for the taxi ... Uber Board Unanimously Approves All Holder Report Recommendations; Details Secret Until TuesdayForbes Uber chief Travis Kalanick may face bumpy rideBBC News Uber's board votes unanimously to adopt all recommendations of Holder reportTechCrunch Recode -The Independent -City A.M. -Susan J. Fowler all 157 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Telegraph.co.uk Jaguar Land Rover invests £20m in Uber rival Lyft Telegraph.co.uk Jaguar Land Rover has invested $25m (£20m) in Lyft, making it the latest car giant to pick a side in the increasingly bitter war between the American taxi-hailing app and its arch-rival, Uber. JLR, Britain's biggest carmaker, which will also provide ... Jaguar Land Rover invests £20million in Uber rival LyftExpress.co.uk Jaguar Land Rover invests in Lyft, splashing millions on Uber rival via InMotion venture armCity A.M. Tata's JLR invests in Uber rival Lyft for driverless carsBusiness Standard all 32 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Marketing Week Aldi, Uber, Microsoft: Everything that matters this morning Marketing Week Jaguar Land Rover backs Uber rival Lyft. Jaguar Land Rover has invested $25m in ride-hailing business Lyft, a rival of Uber. As part of the deal JLR will also provide a fleet of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles, as well as working with the firm on ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian 'Uber for bikes': Chinese firm eyes global dominion with launch in Manchester The Guardian The “Uber for bikes” model has also seen virulent competition and bikes littered haphazardly around cities or dumped by the hundreds in bushes and alleyways. Mobike's announcement means it will competing overseas with one of its most successful ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Automotive News (subscription) (blog) The exodus at Uber Automotive News (subscription) (blog) Uber executives who have departed, top from left: Eric Alexander, Ed Baker, Gautam Gupta, Jeff Jones, Raffi Krikorian; middle from left: Anthony Levandowski, Sherif Marakby, Gary Marcus, Brian McClendon, Charlie Mille; bottom from left: Josh Mohrer ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Engadget Egypt asked for Uber's help tracking passengers - Engadget Engadget Were you uncomfortable about Uber's ability to track rides? Be glad if you don't live in Egypt -- in that country, the power could easily fall into the wrong ha... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

USA TODAY Uber leadership crisis puts Travis Kalanick in hot seat USA TODAY SAN FRANCISCO — As far as ride-hailing companies go, it's safe to say that the U in Uber stands for ubiquitous. Over the past eight years, the startup has barged its way into more than 600 cities in dozens of countries, notching a valuation that ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Washington Post Uber CEO may be required to temporarily step down Washington Post June 11, 2017 5:48 PM EDT - Uber's board is discussing whether Travis Kalanick, the company's chief executive, should be required to temporarily step down in the wake of several controversies. (Reuters) ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Will my company be upset if I moonlight as an Uber driver? New York Post I have a full-time job, and company policy dictates that I have to dedicate my full attention to this job. Does this mean I can't be an Uber driver in my spare time to make extra money? And if I do this, must I tell my employer? Moonlighting ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Independent Uber board 'discussing leave of absence' for CEO Michael Kalanick The Independent Sources say board members are considering a mandatory leave of absence CEO Travis Kalanick of Uber, the popular ride-sharing company that has transformed the transportation industry but has also found itself embroiled in controversy. Uber's ... Uber boss Travis Kalanick considers leave of absenceTelegraph.co.uk Uber chief Travis Kalanick 'set for a bumpy ride' in board meetingBBC News Uber board to discuss change in role for Travis KalanickFinancial Times Daily Mail -Recode -New York Times -Susan J. Fowler all 110 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

BBC News Uber chief Travis Kalanick 'set for a bumpy ride' in board meeting BBC News Uber's chief executive could be forced to take a leave of absence under changes being considered by the firm, reports say. A decision on whether to alter Travis Kalanick's role may be taken at a meeting of Uber's board on Sunday. Its members are also ... Uber boss Travis Kalanick considers leave of absenceTelegraph.co.uk Uber board 'discussing leave of absence' for CEO Michael KalanickThe Independent Uber board to discuss change in role for Travis KalanickFinancial Times Daily Mail -New York Times -TechCrunch -Susan J. Fowler all 100 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber