We are delighted to announce that Rodrigo Arévalo, previously Uber’s Head of Latin America, is taking on a new role as Uber Eats Regional General Manager, Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Having built Uber’s business in Latin America from the ground up to become the largest, fastest growing and most profitable region globally, we are excited see Ro bring his experience of winning in a fiercely competitive region to our Uber Eats business in EMEA.

Commenting on his appointment, Ro said: “Uber Eats is thriving in one of the most competitive markets globally for food delivery, having experienced tremendous growth over the past 18 months. I’m thrilled to be joining the EMEA team, and I can’t wait to lead the next stage of growth for our business as we double down on offering the best food delivery experience for our customers in the region.”

Uber Eats is a food delivery app offering people in 200+ cities across 30+ countries food for all occasions, in any location at the press of a button. From local favorites to household names, this is food delivery with the speed and reliability of Uber.