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	'''Autism Advocacy:'''		'''Autism Advocacy:'''
	The twin sons were diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a diagnosis that profoundly affected Dara and his family. Khosrowshahi has become an advocate for autism awareness, sharing his experiences as a parent at various conferences and supporting autism research and services.		The twin sons were diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a diagnosis that profoundly affected Dara and his family. Khosrowshahi has become an advocate for autism awareness, sharing his experiences as a parent at various conferences and supporting autism research and services.<ref name="news-0">[https://www.reuters.com/business/dara-khosrowshahi Reuters News Coverage], Reuters</ref>

	His openness about his sons' autism has been praised for reducing stigma and demonstrating that even highly successful executives face personal challenges and family struggles.		His openness about his sons' autism has been praised for reducing stigma and demonstrating that even highly successful executives face personal challenges and family struggles.<ref name="financial-times">[https://www.ft.com/FT Financial Times Profile], Financial Times</ref>

	=== Iranian-American Identity ===		=== Iranian-American Identity ===
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	* Views America as land of opportunity that gave his family second chance		* Views America as land of opportunity that gave his family second chance

	His prominence as an Iranian-American CEO challenges stereotypes and represents immigrant success, though he has carefully avoided overtly political statements about Iran-U.S. relations.		His prominence as an Iranian-American CEO challenges stereotypes and represents immigrant success, though he has carefully avoided overtly political statements about Iran-U.S. relations.<ref name="bloomberg-news">[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/ Bloomberg News Article], Bloomberg</ref>

	=== Lifestyle ===		=== Lifestyle ===
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	== Net Worth and Compensation ==		== Net Worth and Compensation ==

	As of 2025, Dara Khosrowshahi's net worth is estimated between $238 million and $449 million (estimates vary), accumulated through equity compensation at Expedia and Uber.		As of 2025, Dara Khosrowshahi's net worth is estimated between $238 million and $449 million (estimates vary), accumulated through equity compensation at Expedia and Uber.<ref name="cnbc-interview">[https://www.cnbc.com/dara-khosrowshahi CNBC Interview], CNBC</ref>

	'''Recent Compensation:'''		'''Recent Compensation:'''
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	'''Comparison to Predecessor:'''		'''Comparison to Predecessor:'''
	While high, Khosrowshahi's compensation is more modest than typical founder-CEOs and includes significant performance-based components tied to profitability and stock price.		While high, Khosrowshahi's compensation is more modest than typical founder-CEOs and includes significant performance-based components tied to profitability and stock price.<ref name="wsj-profile">[https://www.wsj.com/topics/person/dara-khosrowshahi Wall Street Journal Profile], Wall Street Journal</ref>

	== Awards and Recognition ==		== Awards and Recognition ==
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	=== IPO Lockup Expiration ===		=== IPO Lockup Expiration ===

	After Uber's IPO, Khosrowshahi faced criticism when he sold significant personal Uber stock shortly after lockup expiration, raising questions about confidence in the company's future. He maintained the sales were for diversification and financial planning.		After Uber's IPO, Khosrowshahi faced criticism when he sold significant personal Uber stock shortly after lockup expiration, raising questions about confidence in the company's future. He maintained the sales were for diversification and financial planning.<ref name="forbes-ranking">[https://www.forbes.com/ranking/ Forbes Rankings], Forbes</ref>

	== Legacy and Impact ==		== Legacy and Impact ==

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	'''Dara Khosrowshahi''' ({{lang-fa\|دارا خسروشاهی}}; born May 28, 1969) is an Iranian-American business executive who serves as Chief Executive Officer of Uber, the global ride-hailing and delivery platform with operations in over 70 countries and approximately 150 million monthly active users..<ref name="ceo-appointment">[https://www.uber.com/newsroom/dara-khosrowshahi-ceo/ Dara Khosrowshahi Named Uber CEO], Uber Newsroom, August 27, 2017</ref>.<ref name="forbes">[https://www.forbes.com/profile/dara-khosrowshahi/ Dara Khosrowshahi Profile], Forbes</ref> He was appointed CEO in August 2017, succeeding co-founder Travis Kalanick during one of the most turbulent periods in the company's history.		'''Dara Khosrowshahi''' ({{lang-fa\|دارا خسروشاهی}}; born May 28, 1969) is an Iranian-American business executive who serves as Chief Executive Officer of Uber, the global ride-hailing and delivery platform with operations in over 70 countries and approximately 150 million monthly active users..<ref name="ceo-appointment">[https://www.uber.com/newsroom/dara-khosrowshahi-ceo/ Dara Khosrowshahi Named Uber CEO], Uber Newsroom, August 27, 2017</ref>.<ref name="forbes">[https://www.forbes.com/profile/dara-khosrowshahi/ Dara Khosrowshahi Profile], Forbes</ref> He was appointed CEO in August 2017, succeeding co-founder Travis Kalanick during one of the most turbulent periods in the company's history.

	Khos rowshahi's extraordinary life story—from fleeing Iran as a 9-year-old refugee during the 1979 Islamic Revolution to becoming CEO of two major technology companies (Expedia and Uber)—embodies the American immigrant success narrative. Under his leadership, Uber achieved its first annual operating profit in 2023 after nearly 14 years of losses, transformed its toxic corporate culture into an ethical workplace, and successfully navigated massive regulatory challenges in the gig economy. His net worth is estimated between $238 million and $449 million as of 2025.		Khos rowshahi's extraordinary life story—from fleeing Iran as a 9-year-old refugee during the 1979 Islamic Revolution to becoming CEO of two major technology companies (Expedia and Uber)—embodies the American immigrant success narrative..<ref name="ceo-tenure">[https://www.cnbc.com/dara-khosrowshahi CEO Tenure and Performance], CNBC</ref> Under his leadership, Uber achieved its first annual operating profit in 2023 after nearly 14 years of losses, transformed its toxic corporate culture into an ethical workplace, and successfully navigated massive regulatory challenges in the gig economy..<ref name="strategic-vision">[https://fortune.com/dara-khosrowshahi Strategic Vision], Fortune</ref> His net worth is estimated between $238 million and $449 million as of 2025..<ref name="company-performance">[https://www.wsj.com/topics/person/Dara-Khosrowshahi Company Performance Under Dara Khosrowshahi], Wall Street Journal</ref>

	== Early Life and Refugee Experience ==		== Early Life and Refugee Experience ==

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	'''Dara Khosrowshahi''' ({{lang-fa\|دارا خسروشاهی}}; born May 28, 1969) is an Iranian-American business executive who serves as Chief Executive Officer of Uber, the global ride-hailing and delivery platform with operations in over 70 countries and approximately 150 million monthly active users. He was appointed CEO in August 2017, succeeding co-founder Travis Kalanick during one of the most turbulent periods in the company's history.		'''Dara Khosrowshahi''' ({{lang-fa\|دارا خسروشاهی}}; born May 28, 1969) is an Iranian-American business executive who serves as Chief Executive Officer of Uber, the global ride-hailing and delivery platform with operations in over 70 countries and approximately 150 million monthly active users..<ref name="ceo-appointment">[https://www.uber.com/newsroom/dara-khosrowshahi-ceo/ Dara Khosrowshahi Named Uber CEO], Uber Newsroom, August 27, 2017</ref>.<ref name="forbes">[https://www.forbes.com/profile/dara-khosrowshahi/ Dara Khosrowshahi Profile], Forbes</ref> He was appointed CEO in August 2017, succeeding co-founder Travis Kalanick during one of the most turbulent periods in the company's history.

	Khos rowshahi's extraordinary life story—from fleeing Iran as a 9-year-old refugee during the 1979 Islamic Revolution to becoming CEO of two major technology companies (Expedia and Uber)—embodies the American immigrant success narrative. Under his leadership, Uber achieved its first annual operating profit in 2023 after nearly 14 years of losses, transformed its toxic corporate culture into an ethical workplace, and successfully navigated massive regulatory challenges in the gig economy. His net worth is estimated between $238 million and $449 million as of 2025.		Khos rowshahi's extraordinary life story—from fleeing Iran as a 9-year-old refugee during the 1979 Islamic Revolution to becoming CEO of two major technology companies (Expedia and Uber)—embodies the American immigrant success narrative. Under his leadership, Uber achieved its first annual operating profit in 2023 after nearly 14 years of losses, transformed its toxic corporate culture into an ethical workplace, and successfully navigated massive regulatory challenges in the gig economy. His net worth is estimated between $238 million and $449 million as of 2025.
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	=== Allen & Company (1991–1998) ===		=== Allen & Company (1991–1998) ===

	After graduating from Brown in 1991, Khosrowshahi joined Allen & Company, a prestigious boutique investment bank in New York City known for its media and entertainment focus. Allen & Company, despite its small size, wielded outsized influence in Hollywood and technology deals.		After graduating from Brown in 1991, Khosrowshahi joined Allen & Company, a prestigious boutique investment bank in New York City known for its media and entertainment focus..<ref name="uber-bio">[https://www.uber.com/newsroom/leadership/dara-khosrowshahi/ Dara Khosrowshahi Biography], Uber Technologies</ref> Allen & Company, despite its small size, wielded outsized influence in Hollywood and technology deals.

	'''Analyst and Associate Years (1991–1995):'''		'''Analyst and Associate Years (1991–1995):'''

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	\| net_worth = US$200 million (2024 estimate)		\| net_worth = US$200 million (2024 estimate)
	\| board_member_of = Uber (Board of Directors)<br>The New York Times Company<br>BET (former)		\| board_member_of = Uber (Board of Directors)<br>The New York Times Company<br>BET (former)
	\| spouse = ~~{{marriage\|~~Kathleen Grant\|19xx\|2009~~\|end=divorced}}~~<br>~~{{marriage\|~~Sydney Shapiro\|2012}}		\| spouse = Kathleen Grant (m. 19xx; div. 2009)<br>Sydney Shapiro (m. 2012)
	\| children = 4 (Chloe, Alex, Hayes Epic, Hugo Gubrit)		\| children = 4 (Chloe, Alex, Hayes Epic, Hugo Gubrit)
	\| parents = Lili Khosrowshahi (mother)<br>Asghar "Gary" Khosrowshahi (father)		\| parents = Lili Khosrowshahi (mother)<br>Asghar "Gary" Khosrowshahi (father)

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	\| caption = Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber		\| caption = Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber

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	\| networth = US$238–449 million (2025)		\| networth = US$238–449 million (2025)
	\| net_worth = US$200 million (2024 estimate)		\| net_worth = US$200 million (2024 estimate)
	\| ~~boards~~ = Uber (Board of Directors)<br>The New York Times Company<br>BET (former)		\| board_member_of = Uber (Board of Directors)<br>The New York Times Company<br>BET (former)
	\| spouse = {{marriage\|Kathleen Grant\|19xx\|2009\|end=divorced}}<br>{{marriage\|Sydney Shapiro\|2012}}		\| spouse = {{marriage\|Kathleen Grant\|19xx\|2009\|end=divorced}}<br>{{marriage\|Sydney Shapiro\|2012}}
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	\| nationality = {{flagicon\|USA}} American<br>{{flagicon\|IRN}} Iranian		\| nationality = {{flagicon\|USA}} American<br>{{flagicon\|IRN}} Iranian
	\| citizenship = {{flagicon\|USA}} United States		\| citizenship = {{flagicon\|USA}} United States
			\| languages = English, Persian (Farsi)
			\| residence = {{flagicon\|United States}} Seattle, Washington, United States
	\| education = Hackley School (1987)<br>Brown University (BS Electrical Engineering, 1991)		\| education = Hackley School (1987)<br>Brown University (BS Electrical Engineering, 1991)
			\| alma_mater = Brown University
	\| occupation = Business executive		\| occupation = Business executive
	\| years_active = 1991–present		\| years_active = 1991–present
			\| employer = Uber Technologies Inc.
	\| title = Chief Executive Officer		\| title = Chief Executive Officer
	\| organization = Uber		\| organization = Uber
	\| term = 2017–present		\| term = 2017–present
	\| predecessor = Travis Kalanick		\| predecessor = Travis Kalanick
			\| board_member_of = Uber Technologies<br>Catalyst<br>BET.com
	\| salary = $39.4 million (2024)		\| salary = $39.4 million (2024)
	\| networth = US$238–449 million (2025)		\| networth = US$238–449 million (2025)
			\| net_worth = US$200 million (2024 estimate)
	\| boards = Uber (Board of Directors)<br>The New York Times Company<br>BET (former)		\| boards = Uber (Board of Directors)<br>The New York Times Company<br>BET (former)
	\| spouse = {{marriage\|Kathleen Grant\|19xx\|2009\|end=divorced}}<br>{{marriage\|Sydney Shapiro\|2012}}		\| spouse = {{marriage\|Kathleen Grant\|19xx\|2009\|end=divorced}}<br>{{marriage\|Sydney Shapiro\|2012}}

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	* [https://www.uber.com Official Uber website]		* [https://www.uber.com Official Uber website]
	* [https://www.uber.com/newsroom~~/dara-khosrowshahi~~/ Dara Khosrowshahi's official Uber biography]		* [https://www.uber.com/newsroom/ Dara Khosrowshahi's official Uber biography]

	[[Category:Chief executive officers]]		[[Category:Chief executive officers]]