Natarajan Subbiah

Natarajan Subbiah is a highly accomplished product leader currently serving as the Head of Product for Uber Freight, a division of Uber Technologies. In this role, he leads the development of innovative logistics solutions for shippers and carriers across the United States, Canada, and Europe.1

Professional Background

Career Progression:: Subbiah's career path showcases a wealth of experience in technology and product management:

• Started as a Software Developer at Nvidia
• Worked as a Product Manager at Microsoft, focusing on Bing's Whole Page Relevance and Local Search
• Served as Head of Product for various departments at Yelp, including Search, Delivery, Transactions, Yelp Reservations, and Cashback
• Co-founded Planetghar.com, an eco-friendly home decor products platform
• Became Vice President of Product for Search and Transactions at Yelp
• Currently Head of Product at Uber Freight

Achievements:: Subbiah has been recognized for his contributions to the industry:

• Selected as a mentor in the First Round Fast Track mentorship program
• Joined the Angel Track at First Round Capital
• Named one of the year's Pros to Know, an annual award recognizing outstanding professionals in the supply chain industry3

Education

Natarajan Subbiah has a strong educational background:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the National Institute of Technology, India
• MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business
• MS in Computer Science from Texas A&M University
• Additional studies in leadership, engineering, mathematics, statistics, and finance at the University of Washington

Role at Uber Freight

As Head of Product for Uber Freight, Subbiah is responsible for:

• Leading product, product ops, and data science groups
• Overseeing the development of a logistics platform that connects shippers and carriers
• Managing one of the world's largest digitally-enabled carrier networks
• Driving innovation to address challenges in the transportation and logistics industry, such as sustainability, efficiency, and customer experience12

Natarajan Subbiah's expertise and leadership have contributed significantly to Uber Freight's growth, with the platform now serving over 100,000 carriers and thousands of shippers, including major corporations like AB InBev, Nestlé, LG, and Land O'Lakes.1