Can Akar

Can Akar brings more than 16 years of experience to Uber, where he leads Marketing for Uber in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. A brave and creatively driven Marketing leader, Can leads talented marketers across the region who build the Uber and Uber Eats brands in a hyper local way. As Executive sponsor of Uber Pride, Can champions a more equitable future for the LGBTQ+ community.

In his seven years at Uber, he led Brand Marketing across EMEA first for Delivery, and then across both Delivery and Mobility. Prior to Uber, he spent nearly 10 years in various Marketing roles at Philips, including as Global Director of Consumer Marketing for Domestic Appliances and a senior Digital Marketing and Innovation role. Earlier in his career, Can honed his strategic mindset at Boston Consulting Group where he worked on strategy assignments across various industries.