Uber appoints Pradeep Parameswaran as new India chief

Uber, the world’s largest ridesharing company, has said it has elevated Pradeep Parameswaran as president of its India and South Asia operations.

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Published : 19 June 2018, 12:16 PM
Updated : 19 June 2018, 12:16 PM

Parameswaran succeeds Amit Jain, who was elevated to the role of head of Asia Pacific region last month, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.

“I'm delighted to announce Pradeep Parameswaran will succeed me as the president of Uber India and South Asia, effective immediately. As a key member of Uber's regional leadership team, Pradeep will be responsible for leading the Rides operation to new heights,” Jain said confirming Parameswaran’s appointment.

He added that over the last year and a half, Parameswaran has been instrumental in the firm's growth, cementing the region as a critical contributor to our global vision.

“His leadership around safety initiatives and our driver community engagement has resulted in many firsts for Uber in India, and globally, including launching India's first ride-sharing insurance programme," Jain noted.

Parameswaran had joined Uber in January last year and was leading operations for Uber in India and South Asia.

He has been associated with companies such as Hindustan Lever, McKinsey & Co and Den Networks.

Parameswaran said, "I’m thrilled to lead our business in this critical global market as we work to bring the benefits of ridesharing to even more riders, drivers and cities.”

“After twenty years building businesses and leading through change across Asia and the US, I am excited to shape how the region moves over the next twenty.”

South Asia, including India, is an important market for Uber. The company, which competes with homegrown firm Ola in India, has stated that it will continue to invest in the country as it looks to grow business in the “incredibly important and core market” by up to 10 times in a decade.