Mr. Kalanick said last week that he needed to change as a leader “and grow up,” adding
that “I need leadership help, and I intend to get it.” He spoke as part of an apology for berating an Uber driver in February, an incident that was captured on video and made public.
Mr. Kalanick issued a one-sentence statement on Tuesday saying, “We’re actively looking for a Chief
Operating Officer: a peer who can partner with me to write the next chapter in our journey.”
An Uber spokesman declined to comment beyond the statement.
“And for fast-growing, founder-led companies, it’s hard to find someone with the skills needed who is a cultural fit.”
Many Silicon Valley companies have placed experienced executives alongside young founders to help them steer fast-growing start-ups.
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By KATIE BENNERMARCH 7, 2017
SAN FRANCISCO — Travis Kalanick, chief executive of Uber, is seeking a No.
