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Uber has promoted Prashanth Krishnamurthy to chief financial officer to strengthen financial oversight during its investment in autonomous vehicles and robotaxi partnerships. This appointment is significant as the company seeks to balance immediate profitability with long-term automation ambitions.

Uber's strategy avoids in-house vehicle development, focusing on partnerships, which requires careful capital deployment and risk management. As the CFO, Krishnamurthy will align financial planning with uncertain timelines while navigating the complexities of scaling these initiatives amid regulatory challenges.