Uber Technologies has named Balaji Krishnamurthy as its new Chief Financial Officer, marking an important leadership transition at the global ride-hailing and mobility company.
An Indian-origin executive with deep financial expertise, Krishnamurthy will take over the role from February 16, succeeding Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah, who is stepping down after nearly three years. Mahendra-Rajah will continue to support Uber as a senior finance advisor for a few months to ensure a smooth handover.
Krishnamurthy is not new to Uber. He has spent more than six years at the company and was most recently Vice President for Strategic Finance and Investor Relations. In this role, he worked closely with Uber’s leadership on financial planning, long-term strategy, capital allocation, and communication with global investors. His appointment reflects Uber’s preference for continuity and internal leadership as it navigates an evolving business environment.
Before joining Uber in 2019, Krishnamurthy built a strong foundation in finance and research. He spent over eight years at Goldman Sachs, where he served as Vice President in equity research, covering technology and internet companies. Earlier in his career, he also worked with Indian firms such as Info Edge India, iTrust Financial Advisors, and Irevna, gaining exposure to both Indian and global markets.
Academically, Krishnamurthy has an impressive background. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Manipal Institute of Technology and an MBA from the Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurugram. He also participated in an exchange programme at Copenhagen Business School and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). In 2025, he further strengthened his leadership credentials by completing the CFO Leadership Program at Harvard Business School.
His elevation comes at a crucial time for Uber. The company has reported strong growth in trips and gross bookings, even as it balances profitability goals with investments in future technologies such as electric mobility, autonomous vehicles, and platform expansion.
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has expressed confidence in Krishnamurthy’s ability to guide the company’s financial strategy, citing his deep understanding of Uber’s business and culture.
Also Read: Radiance Renewables raises $100m from Danish, Dutch Funds