Ryan Graves (businessman)
Ryan Graves | |
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Graves in Ethiopia 2018 | |
| Born | 1983 (age 41–42) San Diego, California, US |
| Education | Miami University |
| Occupation(s) | Founder & CEO, Saltwater SVP, Uber (December 2010-September 2017) CEO, Uber (February–December 2010) |
| Spouse | Married |
| Children | 2 |
Ryan Graves (born 1983) is an American billionaire businessman. He is the founder and CEO of Saltwater, and was the CEO, then SVP of global operations at Uber, where he was a director until 2019.[2]
Early life
Graves was born in San Diego, California.[3] An avid surfer, he grew up competing for his high school surf team at Horizon Christian Academy. Graves graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
Career
Graves served as Uber's CEO and General Manager from February 2010 to December 2010, when his CEO role was replaced by one of Uber's founders Travis Kalanick. After that he served as the SVP of Global Operations at Uber until August 10, 2017. He was often referred to as 'No. 2' and is very close to Uber's former CEO Kalanick. He is on the board of directors of the company.[4]
In 2018, Graves announced his firm Saltwater, an investment company, focused on majority acquisitions of technology businesses.[5]
Graves serves on the Board of Charity: Water.
Personal life
Graves is married, with three children, and lives on the island of Kaua'i, Hawaii.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Forbes profile: Ryan Graves". Forbes. 4 March 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
- ^ "Uber's original CEO, Ryan Graves, to step down from operating role". Retrieved 24 May 2019.
- ^ Ellen Huet, Uber Cofounder Garrett Camp, First Hire Ryan Graves Join FORBES Billionaires List, Forbes, March 2, 2015
- ^ "Uber's original CEO, Ryan Graves, to step down from operating role". Retrieved 10 August 2017.
- ^ "Saltwater Capital, Investing through the partner equity model". Retrieved 25 September 2018.
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