Harford agreed to help Khosrowshashi with the transition until July 1.
Additionally, Khosrowshahi informed Uber employees of his decision to combine its marketing, communications and policy teams. Jill Hazelbaker will be leading the new team.
Hazelbaker served as senior vice president of communications and public policy before the reorganization.
Uber needs “consistent and unified narrative”
According to Khosrowshashi, it is crucial for Uber to “have a consistent, unified narrative to consumers, partners, the press, and policymakers.”
“Given this, Rebecca and I have agreed it makes sense for her to move on. In Rebecca’s time here, she stood up our first global marketing organization and helped showcase the best aspects of our brand during our IPO. I’m so grateful for her energy and enthusiasm over the past 9 months, and I wish her all the best,” he said.
Zhenya Lindgardt, who recently joined Uber from Boston Consulting Group, will oversee the company’s Platform Strategy & Customer Engagement.
