Uber's Brazil Director Shares Insights on Diversity and Career Transitions

Uber's Diversity Strategy and Career Transitions: Insights from Silvia Penna São Paulo, Brazil – May 24, 2025 – In a recent interview on Alpha FM's "Jornada Empresarial," Silvia Penna, Uber's General Director in Brazil, shared her insights on career transitions and the importance of diversity in building successful teams. Penna emphasized Uber's commitment to fostering a diverse workforce, highlighting the company's unique approach to talent selection. "What we've been doing in our selection processes, especially with regards to people, is that we don't look at their background," Penna stated, emphasizing that Uber focuses on a range of competencies and uses mini-cases and studies to assess potential employees. This approach, she explained, "brings in a great diversity of backgrounds, which is very interesting." The interview also touched on the challenges and rewards of career transitions, offering valuable advice for those considering a change in their professional path. Penna's insights provide a compelling look into Uber's innovative HR strategies and the broader trends shaping the future of work in Brazil.