Longtime Google exec resigns from Uber’s board over conflicts of interest

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Alphabet executive David Drummond resigned from Uber's board of directors several weeks ago, reports The Wall Street Journal.

The resignation announcement comes after a report from The Information earlier today claimed that Drummond had been prevented from attending board meetings at Uber because of concerns over a conflict of interest arising from potential competition between Google and Uber.

"I recently stepped down from Uber's board given the overlap between the two companies," said Drummond in an emailed statement.

"Uber is a phenomenal company, and it's been a privilege working with the team over the last two plus years. GV remains an enthusiastic investor and Google will continue to partner with Uber. I want to wish Travis all the best for the future."

David Krane, the head of GV, remains a board observer with Uber.

The resignation is similar to when Google's then-CEO Eric Schmidt quit Apple's board of directors in 2009 over concerns about a conflict of interest between Apple's iOS and Google's Android smartphone platforms.

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