Country Manager, Uber Eats, Denmark

Based in Copenhagen, this is a career-defining role for an exceptional entrepreneurial leader, tasked with accelerating our market entry, driving rapid post-launch expansion, and establishing Uber Eats as the dominant delivery platform.You will have the autonomy to define the market strategy, build and scale a world-class operation, and forge high-impact partnerships that deliver sustainable value to consumers, couriers, and our restaurant partners nationwide.Key Responsibilities & AccountabilitiesThis role requires a unique balance of strategic leadership, commercial command, and hands-on operational excellence.Full P&L Ownership: Assume full ownership of the Denmark P&L (Profit & Loss), defining commercial targets, and driving high-velocity, sustainable, and highly efficient market growth. Define Market Strategy: Design and execute the nationwide scaling strategy for 2026 and beyond, ensuring tight alignment with global Uber Eats priorities while deeply localising for Danish consumer behavior and competitive dynamics. Hardwire Efficiency: Champion operational excellence by driving improvements across the three sides of the marketplace (consumer, courier, restaurant) to ensure best-in-class performance, speed, reliability, and outstanding customer support. Cross-Platform Leverage: Collaborate strategically with the Uber Mobility (Rides) team to unlock cross-platform efficiencies, share resources, and leverage the full power of the combined Uber network in Denmark. Inspire and Lead: Recruit, mentor, and lead a diverse, high-performing local team, cultivating a culture defined by inclusivity, data-driven decisions, innovation, and urgency. Strategic Partnerships: Forge and manage high-value, lasting relationships with key stakeholders, including enterprise restaurant groups, policymakers, government agencies, and local community leaders. Brand Ambassadorship: Serve as the definitive public face of Uber Eats in Denmark, handling all media engagements, press opportunities, public events, and policy communication. What You'll Bring8+ years of proven experience in strategic, operational, or executive leadership roles, with a clear history of launching, scaling, and driving impactful commercial outcomes in fast-paced environments. Native fluency in Danish and professional working proficiency in English. Demonstrated P&L responsibility or equivalent experience managing complex commercial budgets and resource allocation. A strong, validated track record of building and leading diverse, high-performing teams and fostering a culture of ownership and rapid iteration. Exceptional executive communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire both internal teams and external partners (media, policy, enterprise). Preferred QualificationsDeep knowledge of the restaurant, hospitality, or last-mile delivery industries. Previous experience working within a mobile consumer marketplace or high-growth tech platform. Proven experience in crisis communications, public relations, and external brand representation.