Uber autonomous executive Sarfraz Maredia to leave in November, report says
In brief
- Sarfraz Maredia's last day at Uber is set for November 16, 2026, Crypto Briefing reported.
- Senior directors Samarth Kejriwal and Aaron Emrich will split his duties; Uber isn't naming one replacement.
- Crypto Briefing cited no Uber statement or memo; LeoDex News couldn't independently verify the report.
- Uber has committed more than $10 billion to robotaxi partnerships and announced about 3,300 corporate job cuts.
Who takes over
Uber isn't naming a single replacement, Crypto Briefing reported. The outlet said Maredia's responsibilities will be split between two senior directors, Samarth Kejriwal and Aaron Emrich (and both have substantial tenure at Uber, according to the report).
Crypto Briefing didn't cite an Uber statement or internal memo for any of this. LeoDex News couldn't independently verify the departure, the November 16 date or the way his duties will be divided.
Treat it as reported, not confirmed.
A string of exits
Maredia isn't the first leader to leave the unit this year, at least by Crypto Briefing's account. The outlet reported that Uber's autonomous division has seen several leadership exits in 2026, and it named Guy Peterson and Lando Juarez as having left earlier in the year. LeoDex News hasn't verified those departures either.
The report also framed the change in terms of investor confidence and continuity. That's the outlet's own analysis, and we're leaving it there.
The bigger backdrop
A few things Uber has already announced frame the news (they're background, not facts tied to this particular departure). On September 2, 2026, Uber said it would cut approximately 3,300 corporate roles, roughly 10% of its workforce. The stated goal was to streamline operations and redirect resources toward autonomous vehicle initiatives.
Uber has committed more than $10 billion to building out robotaxi partnerships. It isn't trying to develop every piece of self-driving technology in-house; the approach centers on partnerships, with Uber aiming to be the network that matches riders with autonomous vehicles.
It's pulling back in other places, too. The company has exited markets including Nigeria and Uganda, even as it pours money into autonomy elsewhere.
If the report holds, Kejriwal and Emrich will split the autonomous responsibilities Maredia leaves behind on November 16.
