OpenAI Hires Former Uber President to Lead Global Communications, Filling Role Vacant for 10 Months

OpenAI has hired an Uber Technologies executive to oversee its global communications. The key position had been vacant for nearly a year, and filling it is especially important as OpenAI navigates a complex political environment and moves toward an initial public offering (IPO). OpenAI announced on Tuesday that Jill Hazelbaker will join the company as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer. Hazelbaker previously served as President and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Uber. OpenAI said she will work with the company's leadership to "deepen public understanding of AI and strengthen public trust in its mission." OpenAI said Hazelbaker will report directly to Greg Brockman, co-founder and President of the company, and will officially start in early December.