Uber hires senior Target executive to lead global operations


  • TECH
  • Thursday, 01 Sep 2016

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Uber Technologies Inc has plucked a top executive from US retailer Target to help lead the growing ride-services company and reshape its image.

Uber said on Aug 30 it hired Jeff Jones, chief marketing officer for Target Corp, to oversee the bulk of its global operations. Jones will be president of ride-sharing at Uber, running local Uber services in every city, as well as marketing efforts and customer support.

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