Uber picks new India and South Asia president

Uber

has named Prabhjeet Singh as the new president of its India and South Asia business, filling a role vacated weeks ago

after Pradeep Parameswaran was promoted to be the regional general manager in the region.

Singh, who joined the ride-hailing firm five years ago, has helped Uber manage operations in dozens of cities in India and South Asia in recent years. His new job is to oversee the next phase of growth in what Uber sees as one of its “fastest growing and most strategic markets.”

“Prabhjeet is a passionate and innovative leader and has been instrumental in helping build Uber from the ground up and establishing our category leadership in the ride-sharing market. I’m confident Prabh will exceed our expectations by leading

Uber India

SA on to the path of profitability, further consolidate our partnership with public transport authorities, continue our growth trajectory by expanding Auto and Moto to the next batch of cities, and build iconic teams.,” said Parameswaran in a prepared statement. Singh will report to Parameswaran.

More to follow…