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OpenAI names former Uber executive to lead global corporate affairs

Jill Hazelbaker joins OpenAI as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, reporting to Greg Brockman and leading global communications.

OpenAI names former Uber executive to lead global corporate affairs
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Key points

  • Jill Hazelbaker is appointed as OpenAI's new Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.
  • She previously served as president and chief corporate affairs officer at Uber.
  • Hazelbaker will report directly to Greg Brockman in her new role.

OpenAI announced the appointment of Jill Hazelbaker as its Chief Corporate Affairs Officer. The company stated she will lead global communications and corporate positioning efforts. This hire represents a significant addition to OpenAI's executive leadership team, bringing experience from the ride-hailing sector to the artificial intelligence industry.

Evidence: confirmedOpenAI appoints Jill Hazelbaker as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

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The figures

The source material does not provide specific numerical data regarding budget allocations, team sizes, or performance metrics associated with this appointment. The announcement focuses exclusively on the personnel change and the scope of the new role rather than quantitative targets or financial details.

The open questions

There are no figures to measure in this announcement. The information comes from an official advisory published by OpenAI and a report by Techmeme citing Axios.

Evidence: confirmedOpenAI appoints Jill Hazelbaker as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

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Why it matters

  • Jill Hazelbaker joins OpenAI as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer to lead global communications and corporate positioning.
  • She transitions from her role as Uber's president and chief corporate affairs officer.
  • Hazelbaker will report directly to Greg Brockman at OpenAI.
  • The appointment signals a focus on strengthening the company's corporate affairs and public communications strategy.

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  1. 03 Nov 2026 OpenAI appoints Jill Hazelbaker as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
  2. 03 Nov 2026 OpenAI hires Jill Hazelbaker, Uber's president and chief corporate affairs officer, as its new chief corporate affairs officer, reporting to Greg Brockman (Mike Allen/Axios)

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  • Jill Hazelbaker is appointed as OpenAI's new Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.
  • She previously served as president and chief corporate affairs officer at Uber.
  • Hazelbaker will report directly to Greg Brockman in her new role.
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  1. OpenAI
  2. Techmeme

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