Uber India President Prabhjeet Singh has resigned after nearly 11 years with the ride-hailing company and has been appointed as OpenAI’s Managing Director for India, marking a significant leadership move in the technology sector.
Uber India and South Asia President Prabhjeet Singh has resigned from his role after spending nearly 11 years with the ride-hailing company.
In a statement, an Uber spokesperson said, “India is one of Uber’s most important markets globally, an important driver of innovation and long-term growth. The strength of our business today reflects the incredible team and foundation built over the years. We thank Prabhjeet for his leadership and lasting contributions during his decade-long journey with Uber. We remain deeply committed to our next phase of growth in India.”
OpenAI has appointed Singh as its Managing Director for India. He is set to join the company in September.
Singh joined Uber in August 2015 after working at McKinsey & Company, where he served as an Associate Partner. During his time at Uber, he held several leadership positions before being appointed President of India and South Asia in July 2020.
As President, he oversaw Uber’s mobility operations across India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Under his leadership, the company expanded beyond four-wheeler ride-hailing by growing services such as Auto, Moto, and Shuttle. Uber also strengthened its partnerships with public transport authorities and supported digital public infrastructure initiatives during this period.
His departure comes just days after Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi visited India and announced the company’s first data centre in the country in partnership with Adani Group, highlighting Uber’s continued investment in its technology and infrastructure footprint.
Earlier this year, in February, Uber infused nearly Rs 3,000 crore (around $330 million) into its Indian subsidiary, Uber India Systems Pvt Ltd, as the company increased investments amid intensifying competition from rivals such as Rapido.
