Expedia's Khosrowshahi Tapped to Lead Uber

Expedia's Khosrowshahi Tapped to Lead Uber

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Dara Khosrowshahi has been appointed as Uber's new CEO, succeeding co-founder Travis Kalanick. The selection process was intense, with Khosrowshahi emerging as a surprise choice over other candidates like Meg Whitman and Jeff Immelt. Khosrowshahi brings a strong background in finance and experience from his time at Expedia. His immediate challenges include addressing cultural issues, recruiting key executives, and improving Uber's financial sustainability.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was chosen as the new CEO of Uber after Travis Kalanick?

Meg Whitman

Emily Chang

Jeff Immelt

Dara Khosrowshahi

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main reasons the board struggled to choose between Meg Whitman and Jeff Immelt?

Both had similar qualifications

Disagreements over Travis Kalanick's involvement

Lack of investor interest

Neither wanted the position

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What previous role did Dara Khosrowshahi hold before becoming CEO of Uber?

CEO of HP Enterprise

Chairman of GE

CEO of Expedia

CFO of Google

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which major issue is Dara Khosrowshahi expected to address first at Uber?

Expanding into new markets

Cultural issues within the company

Launching a new product line

Increasing marketing efforts

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What financial challenge does Uber face that Dara Khosrowshahi needs to address?

Decreasing revenue

Lack of investment

Unsustainable business model

High executive salaries