Uber issues mixed outlook as it names robotaxi bull as new CFO

By Natalie Lung, Bloomberg

Uber Technologies Inc. issued a mixed forecast and promoted an outspoken driverless-vehicle bull to be its new chief financial officer, signaling further investment in a closely watched area of the ride-hailing company’s business.

The executive, Balaji Krishnamurthy, has been with Uber for more than six years and is currently vice president of strategic finance and investor relations. He will replace current CFO Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah, who is leaving...