Uber has appointed cybersecurity veteran Philip Martin as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), strengthening its leadership team as the company continues to expand its focus on platform security, privacy and cyber resilience.
Martin joins Uber after serving as Chief Security Officer at Coinbase, where he led global security operations for one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges. His appointment comes as digital platforms face growing cybersecurity risks, increasing regulatory scrutiny and rising expectations around data protection and infrastructure resilience.
At Uber, Martin will oversee the company's global information security strategy, including cybersecurity operations, product security, infrastructure protection, incident response and risk management. He will report to Chief Technology Officer Praveen Neppalli and will work closely with engineering and product teams to strengthen security across Uber's global technology ecosystem.
The appointment follows a period of heightened investment in cybersecurity across the technology industry. Companies operating large-scale digital platforms are increasingly prioritising security leadership as cyber threats become more sophisticated, particularly with the rapid adoption of cloud computing, artificial intelligence and connected digital services.
Martin brings more than two decades of experience in cybersecurity and technology leadership. Before joining Coinbase, he held senior security roles at several technology companies, including Palantir Technologies, where he worked on security engineering and cyber defence initiatives. Throughout his career, he has focused on building enterprise-scale security programmes designed to protect complex digital infrastructure while supporting business growth.
Uber said Martin's appointment reflects the company's continued commitment to maintaining a secure and trusted platform for riders, drivers, merchants and business partners. As the company expands its mobility, delivery and enterprise offerings across global markets, cybersecurity remains a key operational priority.
The move also comes as organisations worldwide are increasing investment in cybersecurity leadership amid evolving regulatory requirements and the growing complexity of digital ecosystems. Businesses are strengthening governance around identity management, cloud security, software supply chains and AI-enabled cyber threats, making experienced CISOs increasingly important members of executive leadership teams.
For Uber, cybersecurity has remained an area of strategic focus following previous security incidents and the company's subsequent investments in security governance and engineering. In recent years, the company has expanded internal security capabilities while implementing stronger controls designed to improve resilience across its technology infrastructure.
Martin is widely recognised within the cybersecurity community for advocating proactive security practices and embedding security into software development processes. His experience spans threat intelligence, product security, cloud infrastructure, incident response and enterprise risk management, areas that have become increasingly critical as technology companies scale globally.
The appointment also reflects a broader trend across the technology sector, where companies are recruiting experienced cybersecurity executives to strengthen organisational resilience against ransomware, data breaches, insider threats and AI-driven cyberattacks. Security leadership has increasingly become a board-level priority as digital businesses manage expanding regulatory obligations and customer expectations around trust and privacy.
Industry observers note that cybersecurity has become an essential business function rather than solely an IT responsibility. As organisations adopt generative AI and automate more business operations, security leaders are expected to balance innovation with governance while ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Uber's latest leadership appointment reinforces that shift. By bringing in an executive with deep experience across cybersecurity, engineering and digital infrastructure, the company aims to further strengthen its security posture while supporting long-term technology growth. As cyber risks continue to evolve, experienced security leadership is expected to remain central to the company's broader strategy for protecting its global platform and the millions of users who rely on its services every day.