UBER Technologies Inc has hired Target Corp chief marketing officer Jeff Jones to run global operations, marketing and customer support, enlisting a retail industry veteran to oversee the ride-hailing giant’s main business.
Jones leaves Target to become Uber’s first president of ride-sharing, making him second in command after chief executive officer Travis Kalanick. Jones replaces Ryan Graves, Uber’s first CEO and a current board member. Graves will continue to oversee human resources and nascent businesses, including food delivery and courier services.
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