Uber Technologies has appointed Indian-origin executive Balaji Krishnamurthy as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He will succeed Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah, who is stepping down after nearly three years in the role. Krishnamurthy, 41, has been with Uber for over six years and will officially assume the CFO position from February 16.
The announcement was made alongside Uber’s fourth-quarter earnings, a period marked by strong growth for the company. Uber reported revenue of $14.37 billion in Q4, reflecting a 20% increase from the previous year.
Who is Balaji Krishnamurthy?
Krishnamurthy joined Uber in 2019 as Vice President of Strategic Finance and Investor Relations. Over his six-year tenure, he has played a key role in capital allocation, financial planning, and supporting Uber’s autonomous vehicle strategy, including investments in robotaxi projects and AV software partners.
Before Uber, he spent over eight years at Goldman Sachs as a Vice President in equity research. He also worked with Info Edge India, iTrust Financial Advisors, and Irevna, gaining broad experience in finance and strategy.
Balaji Krishnamurthy Educational Background
Krishnamurthy holds an MBA from the Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurugram, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications from Manipal Institute of Technology. During his MBA, he participated in an exchange program at Copenhagen Business School, Denmark.
He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and completed the CFO Leadership Program at Harvard Business School in February 2025, enhancing his financial and leadership skills.
How Much Will Balaji Krishnamurthy Earn as Uber CFO?
Krishnamurthy’s compensation package includes:
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Annual base salary: $600,000
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One-time restricted stock unit (RSU) award: $5 million
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Time and performance-based RSU award: ~$9.4 million
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Option to purchase common stock: $3.1 million
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Eligibility for Uber’s executive bonus and severance plans
Outgoing CFO Transition
Outgoing CFO Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah will continue at Uber as a senior finance advisor to CEO Dara Khosrowshahi until July 1, 2026, ensuring a smooth transition of leadership.
