PITTSBURGH – Aurora Innovation Inc. (NASDAQ:AUR) announced changes to its board of directors this week, with the departure of one member and the appointment of another.
Dara Khosrowshahi has resigned from the board effective December 31, 2024, to focus on his role as CEO of Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) His departure is not due to any disagreements with Aurora's operations, policies, or practices.
Replacing him is Shailen Bhatt, who brings extensive experience in transportation and infrastructure. Bhatt has been appointed to Aurora's board with a term expiring at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. He currently serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for AtkinsRéalis and previously held positions with the Federal Highway Administration and infrastructure consulting firm AECOM.
Bhatt's compensation aligns with Aurora's policy for non-employee directors, including $60,000 in annual cash and additional equity awards. There are no reported familial or material transactional relationships between Bhatt and other company executives.
The news above is based on an SEC filing.
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