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Jennifer Jarrett is leaving Uber, which she joined in early 2019 as head of corporate development and capital markets.

Why it matters: Jarrett ran point on Uber's unsuccessful efforts to buy GrubHub and its subsequent deal for Postmates. 

An Uber spokesperson tells Axios: "We thank Jen for all her work at Uber and wish her all the best, wherever her next step takes her."

What's next: Jarrett plans to seek out a new job in the biotech sector, where she worked before joining Uber.

Scoop: Jennifer Jarrett out at Uber

She led corporate development, capital markets, and investor relations.

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Jennifer Jarrett is leaving Uber, which she joined in early 2019 as head of corporate development and capital markets.Why it matters: Jarrett ran point on Uber&#x27;s unsuccessful efforts to buy GrubHub and its subsequent deal for Postmates.

After a record economic expansion, the coronavirus pandemic sent the U.S. economy into a recession as unemployment soared to staggering heights. The country now faces urgent questions about how much stimulus is needed for reeling consumers and businesses, and what a recovery might look like.

Scoop: Jennifer Jarrett out at Uber

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