But it turns out that he will also have a hand in selecting the person who will succeed him in that role. Uber also hired executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles to assist in finding a new chief executive, the report said. The Los Angeles-based firm is also working with Uber on its search for a chief operating officer, according to the report. Uber’s board met Friday to discuss the creation of the search subcommittee and its membership, according to the memo. Given that he’s helping select his replacement, it appears that his influence on the company he co-founded is going to continue.

Source: Forbes June 23, 2017 20:03 UTC