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Uber's PR head resigns amid tumultuous time for company

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Uber says its head of communications has decided to leave the ride-hailing company.

In a memo to employees, CEO Travis Kalanick called Rachel Whetstone a "force of nature" who was "was way ahead of the game when it came to many of the changes we needed to make as a company."

Uber is facing accusations of sexism and sexual harassment in the workplace, as well as troubles for Kalanick after a video surfaced showing him berating a driver.

The company is hiring a chief operating officer to help him manage the company. Uber has also hired former Attorney General Eric Holder to lead an investigation into the sexism allegations.
 

Whetstone did not give a reason for her departure. Her deputy, Jill Hazelbaker, is replacing her.

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First Published: Apr 12 2017 | 10:42 PM IST

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