CommCore CEO Andrew Gilman, was quoted in the LA Times Article, “Uber’s bumpy ride in search for new CEO” on the ride hailing company’s future in finding a new executive.
The fact that Kalanick was such an overpowering force within Uber when he was its CEO could also make him a tough act to follow, according business and branding experts.
“It’s almost like the first boyfriend or girlfriend you get after a breakup,” said Andrew Gilman, president of crisis communications firm Commcore Consulting Group. “Whoever comes in, there’s a chance they’ll be fabulously successful, but there’s a better chance they’ll be the rebound, where they’ll have to go through one CEO before they get a really good one.”