Uber Promotes Andrew Macdonald to COO as Delivery Head Departs

Uber Technologies has appointed Andrew Macdonald as its first chief operating officer since 2019, consolidating leadership of its core mobility and delivery businesses under his oversight. Macdonald, who has been with Uber since 2012 and was previously senior vice president of mobility, now oversees Uber's global mobility, delivery, and autonomous driving operations, reporting directly to CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. This leadership change coincides with the departure of Pierre-Dimitri Gore-Coty, senior vice president of delivery, who left after nearly 13 years with the company. CEO Khosrowshahi emphasized that the promotion is a strategic step to increase customer engagement and unify Uber's services, reassuring employees he has no plans to leave soon. Macdonald will relocate to New York and received a $5 million restricted stock unit award as part of his promotion. The move reflects Uber's focus on streamlining operations and accelerating growth across its platforms.