Uber CEO to Take Leave, Have Diminished Role After Scandals - Bloomberg

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"Uber Technologies Inc. Chief Executive Officer Travis Kalanick told staff he plans to take a leave of absence, without disclosing a return date. The company will be run by a management committee as it tries to navigate a wave of scandals.

Upon Kalanick’s return, Uber will strip him of some duties and appoint an independent chair to limit his influence, according to an advance copy of a report prepared for the board."

Uber CEO to Take Leave, Have Diminished Role After Scandals - Bloomberg