Dara Khosrowshahi

Dara Khosrowshahi, born on May 28, 1969, in Tehran, Iran, is an Iranian-American businessman who serves as the CEO of Uber Technologies. Khosrowshahi fled Iran with his family during the Iranian Revolution and settled in the United States as a child. He built an impressive career in the technology industry, serving as CEO of Expedia Group for over a decade before being recruited to lead Uber in 2017. Under his leadership, Uber has expanded globally and navigated significant challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic and regulatory issues. Khosrowshahi's journey from a child refugee to the CEO of one of the world's largest technology companies is a testament to the immigrant experience and the opportunities available in America. He is one of the most prominent Iranian-Americans in business and technology.