Uber hires ex-Expedia exec Nikki Krishnamurthy as HR head

Uber has hired former Expedia executive Nikki Krishnamurthy as the ride-hailing startup's Chief People Officer (CPO). Under the new role, Krishnamurthy will be in charge of Uber's human resources, recruiting, workplace, and diversity and inclusion units. She replaces Liane Hornsey, who left the company under a controversy around how the ride-hailing company handled issues of racial discrimination.