Briton Bali Padda, currently chief operations officer, will replace Jorgen Vig Knudstorp, who was the first chief executive from outside the Kristiansen clan, Denmark's richest family.
Tech companies have long resisted outside intervention in how their sites should be policed, but have come under increasing pressure from Western governments to do more.
'Ride hailing is nothing more than manual autonomous driving,' Tony Douglas, Head of Strategy for BMW's mobility services said. 'Once you dispense with the driver you have a license to print money.'
The rapid expansion of social media platforms on mobile devices, as well as faster internet connectivity and more sophisticated technology has shifted the way people get their news.
The lawsuit came amid ongoing clashes between the online lodging service and public officials seeking to minimize the impact of short-term rentals on neighborhoods and urban housing markets.
A five-page letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is the company's most comprehensive statement yet about its ambitions in self-driving vehicle technology.
The social media company has been embroiled in a number of content moderation controversies this year, from facing international outcry after removing an iconic Vietnam War photo due to nudity to allowing the spread of fake news on its site.
The social media website known for its commitment to free speech, will crack down on online harassment by banning or suspending users who target others.
It was expected to touch nearly every sector of the U.S. economy and have the greatest impact on nonprofit groups, retail companies, hotels and restaurants.