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May 7, 2025

OpenAI expands leadership team with Fidji Simo joining its board

OpenAI expanded its leadership team by appointing Fidji Simo, CEO of Instacart and former head of the Facebook app.

OpenAI appointed Fidji Simo, CEO of Instacart and former Facebook executive, to its board, expanding its leadership expertise in technology and consumer platforms.

Simo brings strategic knowledge in scaling digital products and building user-focused experiences. Her background aligns with OpenAI’s growing consumer footprint through ChatGPT and enterprise tools.

The appointment reinforces OpenAI’s intent to combine AI innovation with practical, scalable deployment. As AI adoption accelerates globally, leadership with experience in business transformation and product strategy is increasingly vital. Simo’s addition is expected to help guide OpenAI through its next phase of growth and improve alignment between AI products and user needs.

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