Mr. Kalanick said last week that he needed to change as a leader “and grow up,” adding<br />that “I need leadership help, and I intend to get it.” He spoke as part of an apology for berating an Uber driver in February, an incident that was captured on video and made public.<br />Mr. Kalanick issued a one-sentence statement on Tuesday saying, “We’re actively looking for a Chief<br />Operating Officer: a peer who can partner with me to write the next chapter in our journey.”<br />An Uber spokesman declined to comment beyond the statement.<br />“And for fast-growing, founder-led companies, it’s hard to find someone with the skills needed who is a cultural fit.”<br />Many Silicon Valley companies have placed experienced executives alongside young founders to help them steer fast-growing start-ups.<br />2 Executive -<br />By KATIE BENNERMARCH 7, 2017<br />SAN FRANCISCO — Travis Kalanick, chief executive of Uber, is seeking a No.