Andrew Macdonald

President & Chief Operating Officer, Uber

Search every verified Andrew Macdonald interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In a January 2026 interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Macdonald discussed Uber's financial performance, reporting $50 billion in annual revenue and over 30% growth in India. He described Uber as "as strong as ever" and stated that the company's business model has proven robust. Macdonald outlined plans to expand in India, including integrating train bookings into the Uber platform, increasing access to two-wheelers, and developing premium products. He characterized Uber as "the largest platform for work in the world" and expressed openness to bringing benefits and protections to drivers in India, while noting that flexible work remains a key attraction for platform earners. During a March 2020 TechTO event, Macdonald discussed Uber's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, stating that the company's first decision-making principle was empathy for employees and platform users. He noted that Uber's rides app displayed a message advising users to "stay home if you can" and to use the service only for essential transportation. Macdonald advised businesses to "make quick aggressive decisions to preserve your runway" during crises and encouraged companies to use their "superpower" to help their communities)Skip