Anand Mahindra makes a confession after meeting Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi for second time
Anand Mahindra recently met Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi during the latter's visit to India. Mahindra shared his thoughts on their meeting on X (formerly Twitter), recalling their initial encounter at Davos a few years ago. At that time, Mahindra said he had harbored doubts about Khosrowshahi's tenure at Uber and the company's longevity. Reflecting on their conversation, Mahindra stated, «I must confess that I wondered how long he would stay at the company & indeed, how long Uber would survive.»
However, Mahindra acknowledged the significant transformation that Khosrowshahi has led within Uber since then. He commended Khosrowshahi for steering the company towards profitability and cultivating a corporate culture focused on discipline and efficiency. Mahindra noted that Uber's market capitalization has soared to around $170 billion, illustrating the success of Khosrowshahi's leadership. Mahindra expressed his pleasure at reconnecting with Khosrowshahi, whom he described as having the «Midas Touch.»
In response to Mahindra's post, Khosrowshahi expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to meet Mahindra again. He praised Mahindra's leadership style, emphasizing the importance of values and purpose in driving success. Khosrowshahi attributed the accomplishments to the entire team at Uber, highlighting their collective effort in achieving milestones.
«As you know, the leader gets the credit but it’s the team who really gets it done!» said Khosrowshahi in reply.
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