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San Francisco, CA, February 8, 2026: Uber Technologies has appointed Indian American executive Balaji Krishnamurthy as its new Chief Financial Officer, the company announced this week. The appointment takes effect February 16, 2026.
Krishnamurthy, who joined Uber in 2019, most recently served as Vice President of Strategic Finance and Investor Relations. In that role, he worked closely with the company’s senior leadership on long-term financial planning, investor engagement, and capital strategy. His elevation to the CFO role marks an internal promotion at a time when Uber has been reporting steady revenue growth and rising trip volumes.
He succeeds Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah, who is stepping down from the CFO position and will remain with the company as a senior finance advisor through mid-2026 to ensure a smooth transition.
Announcing the leadership change, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi praised Krishnamurthy’s deep understanding of the company’s business and financial operations, noting his role in helping guide Uber through recent phases of growth and profitability.
Before joining Uber, Krishnamurthy worked in finance roles at Goldman Sachs. He holds an engineering degree from India and later completed advanced management training, building a career that spans investment banking and corporate finance in the U.S. technology sector.
Cover photo Credit: Balaji Krishnamurti/LinkedIn.
