Watch: Bozoma Saint John on Becoming the New Face of Uber
Bozoma Saint John talks about how she'll make her mark at Uber and what it means to be a Ghanaian woman at the highest levels of tech and business.
July 28, 2017
In an interview with Gayle King on CBS This Morning, this morning, Uber’s first-ever chief brand officer Bozoma Saint John talks about the challenges of her new job, growing up Ghanaian in Colorado and why representation matters in business.
Check out Saint John on OkayAfrica's 100 Women list, 2017.
Leaving an executive position at Apple, Saint John joins Uber at a time when public opinion of the informal taxi app has never been lower amid accusations to a sexist work culture and exploitative labor practices. This, she hopes, can be overcome by building better relationships with its riders and drivers.
"I want it to be great for people of color and women," she says.
Check out the interview below:
