OpenAI reshuffles leadership as Sam Altman pivots to technical focus

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March 24, 2025, 6:14 PM

• •OpenAI is expanding COO Brad Lightcap’s responsibilities
• •CEO Sam Altman is shifting his attention more toward the company’s technical direction
• •OpenAI has also promoted Mark Chen to chief research officer and Julia Villagra to chief people officer

OpenAI is expanding COO Brad Lightcap's responsibilities while CEO Sam Altman shifts his attention more toward the company's technical direction. Lightcap will now oversee day-to-day operations, international expansion, and manage key partnerships with tech giants like Microsoft and Apple. OpenAI has also promoted Mark Chen to chief research officer and Julia Villagra to chief people officer.

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