Kandarp Thakar
Legal Director, Uk & i @Uber
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WORK HISTORY
Legal Director, Uk & i @Uber
London, GB
Leading the legal and regulatory function for Uber\'s largest EMEA market, providing strategic counsel to the executive leadership team across Mobility (Rides), Delivery (Eats), and Autonomous Mobility platforms. Accountable for navigating a complex and evolving legal landscape to enable sustainable growth, manage enterprise risk, and build a world-class legal team.
EDUCATION
HEC Paris
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Executive MBA
University of Bristol
LPC
W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University
Differentiation and Innovation through Service exploring, strategy, organisational behaviour, human resource management and leadership.
University of Bristol
Law
ABOUT KANDARP THAKAR
General Counsel | Strategic Business Advisor | Autonomous Vehicles & AI Compliance LeaderA seasoned General Counsel with over 20 years at the intersection of law, innovation, technology, and strategic business growth. As Legal Director for Uber Technologies Inc. in the UK & Ireland—Uber\'s largest EMEA market—I strategically lead legal affairs across Mobility, Delivery and Autonomous Mobility managing complex regulatory landscapes and proactively enabling business success.I specialise in leveraging proactive legal strategies, with expertise in AI-driven compliance frameworks, regulatory risk management, and aligning innovative technology solutions with corporate governance to drive sustainable growth, profitability, and brand integrity. My industry experience spans disruptive technology, AI, mobility, real estate, luxury brands, hospitality, and consumer wellness sectors.Key Expertise:Strategic Legal & AI Compliance Leadership: Proven ability to integrate forward-thinking legal strategies with business objectives, driving profitability and sustainable growth. Proactive Regulatory & Risk Management: Successfully steering organisations through heavily regulated and rapidly evolving environments, with a focus on proactive risk mitigation and integrity-driven decision-making.Complex Global Transactions: Expert in structuring and negotiating sophisticated cross-border agreements, strategic transactions, and partnerships, mitigating risks, and maximising commercial outcomes.Award-winning Team Builder: Passionate about leading and mentoring high-performing, internationally diverse legal teams, fostering innovation, excellence, and continuous professional growth.Commercial & Innovative Mindset: Recognised for challenging conventional approaches and pioneering creative legal solutions tailored for tech-enabled enterprises that support strategic business imperatives.Throughout my career—including roles at top-tier firms Baker & McKenzie and DLA Piper, and high-impact, high profile, in-house positions—I have demonstrated the ability to deliver transformative legal and compliance outcomes, foster collaborative executive relationships, and position organisations to achieve sustained competitive advantage. I possess a global outlook and deep expertise in integrating ESG, sustainability, and AI compliance into corporate strategies. I am passionate about innovation, AI integration, collaborative executive partnerships, and leveraging strategic legal frameworks to harness the transformative power of technology and drive business performance.
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