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Update 1:

>Travis Kalanick just sent out a company-wide email. It essentially says after Uber said it was naming a COO, Jones decided to leave.

[0] https://twitter.com/MikeIsaac/status/843586902817099777

Update 2: Ex-president Jones makes statement

>"I joined Uber because of its Mission [sic], and the challenge to build global capabilities that would help the company mature and thrive long-term.

"It is now clear, however, that the beliefs and approach to leadership that have guided my career are inconsistent with what I saw and experienced at Uber, and I can no longer continue as president of the ride sharing business.

"There are thousands of amazing people at the company, and I truly wish everyone well."

[1] https://twitter.com/MikeIsaac/status/843620240961368065




The content of that internal email is at the bottom of this article: http://www.businessinsider.com/report-ubers-president-jeff-j...

Kalanick certainly wanted to put his spin on the reason for leaving.

"After we announced our intention to hire a COO, Jeff came to the tough decision that he doesn't see his future at Uber."


Haha, from the follow-up tweets[1]:

> one or two back-handed compliments in there. but alas.

> (one imagines taking the high road would have been a better decision here. but hey, im not an exec)

[1]: https://twitter.com/MikeIsaac/status/843587293428375553


More from the follow up tweets in regards to John's statement to Recode[1]:

> one imagines that the above statement wouldn't have come if the below email didn't include the passive aggression

[1]: https://twitter.com/MikeIsaac/status/843620898967969793




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