Uber appoints new UK board members and says its turning to 'good governance'
The ride-hailing firm says its looking for a 'new approach' to working with cities
Uber has appointed a former British Gas executive to its UK board in a move it says is proof that it is willing to change.
Susan Hooper, former managing director at the energy giant, will join Uber’s UK board as a non-executive director.
Ms Hooper also sits on the boards of the Department for Exiting the European Union, Wizz Air and Mecca Bingo owner Rank Group.
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Both Mr Parry and Ms Hooper are expected to sit on the first board meeting later in April.
Uber’s UK chairwoman Laurel Powers-Freeling said the appointments showed Uber’s “willingness to address past issues and follow the path of good governance that two individuals of their calibre have decided to work with us.”
Tom Elvidge, Uber's UK general..