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COO transitioning to a new role at OpenAI as part of announced personnel moves.
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12 shared articlesSarah FriarExecutive
7 shared articlesDave DuganExecutive
6 shared articlesBill PeeblesResearcher
5 shared articlesSachin KattiExecutive
5 shared articlesKate RouchExecutive
4 shared articlesKevin WeilExecutive
4 shared articlesJakub PachockiExecutive
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4 shared articlesBret TaylorExecutive
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OpenAI to Power Business Automations
OpenAIannouncementpositiveJan 21, 2026
OpenAI and ServiceNow announced a multi-year partnership to integrate OpenAI's frontier models including GPT-5.2 into ServiceNow's platform, enabling enterprises to deploy agentic AI across 80+ billion annual workflows with end-to-end automation capabilities.
“Chief Operating Officer at OpenAI explaining how frontier models will enable enterprise agentic AI”
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TIME's new cover: In 2026, OpenAI has seen key departures, rogue AI agents, major lawsuits, and increased competition
TIMEcautiousAug 28, 2026
“Former chief operating officer of OpenAI who left the company.”
Inside OpenAI's reboot
TIMEmixedAug 27, 2026
“Former chief operating officer at OpenAI who departed during period of company setbacks.”
OpenAI's Data Center Chief Is Out, Adding to a Long List of Exits
TechCrunchnegativeAug 26, 2026
“One of OpenAI's longest-serving executives who departed; announced he would be starting something new without details.”
Chris Malone joined high-profile departures
CNBCmixedAug 26, 2026
“Longtime OpenAI executive Brad Lightcap ended an eight-year run at the company to start something new.”
OpenAI's Chief Revenue Officer Denise Dresser Exited
mindstream.newsnegativeAug 23, 2026
“Announced departure from OpenAI on Tuesday, one of several high-profile executive exits in 2026.”
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar
CNBCmixedAug 20, 2026
“Ended eight-year stint at OpenAI to start something new.”
Open AI IPO red flag
CNBCnegativeAug 17, 2026
“Operating chief at OpenAI for eight years who left to focus on special projects, contributing to executive departures before IPO.”
OpenAI revenue chief Denise Dresser leaving, second major executive departure in days
CNBCnegativeAug 14, 2026
“Longtime OpenAI executive of eight years who announced his departure to start something new.”
Longtime Openai Executive Brad Lightcap Leaves as Shakeup at AI Lab Continues
CNBCcautiousAug 12, 2026
“Longtime OpenAI executive who served as COO for four years and held senior leadership roles before announcing his departure to start something new.”
Weil Valuation 750 Million for AI Science Startup 2026 8
Business InsiderpositiveAug 12, 2026
“Brad Lightcap left OpenAI after eight years to start a new venture.”
OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap departs
XneutralAug 12, 2026
“Departed OpenAI after eight years to launch his own startup.”
Brad Lightcap, OpenAI's longtime COO, is leaving to 'start something new'
TechCrunchneutralAug 12, 2026
“Long-serving OpenAI executive who joined in 2018, served as CFO and COO, is leaving to start a new venture.”
OpenAI's The Deployment Company, backed by 19 investors, including TPG, Brookfield Asset Management, Advent, and Bain Capital
SubstackpositiveMay 6, 2026
“Transitioned from COO to lead OpenAI's new Deployment Company venture reporting directly to CEO Sam Altman.”
OpenAI Is Quietly Testing GPT Image 2, and the AI Image Market Will Never Be the Same
techbullion.compositiveApr 23, 2026
“Brad Lightcap moved to special projects during OpenAI's executive reorganization.”
OpenAI CEO, COO, and CMO personnel moves
XneutralApr 8, 2026
“COO transitioning to a new role at OpenAI as part of announced personnel moves.”
OpenAI Executive Shuffle: COO Lightcap Reassigned, AGI CEO on Medical Leave
TechCrunchcautiousApr 6, 2026
“Transitioned to leading special projects involving complex deals and investments, reporting to Sam Altman.”
OpenAI Hired a Senior Meta Ad Exec to Run ChatGPT Ad Sales
The Wall Street JournalneutralMar 24, 2026
“Chief Operating Officer of OpenAI who Dave Dugan reports to as VP of global ad solutions.”
OpenAI taps Meta's former ad sales chief to build ChatGPT's advertising business
Yahoo FinancepositiveMar 24, 2026
“Reports to Brad Lightcap, OpenAI's COO, indicating organizational hierarchy.”
Charles Porch Joins OpenAI as VP of Global Creative Partnerships
InstagramcautiousFeb 19, 2026
“Brad Lightcap is OpenAI's COO who took meetings across Hollywood to pitch Sora to studios, executives, and agencies.”
OpenAI Hires Slack CEO as New Chief Revenue Officer
WirednewsneutralDec 10, 2025
Denise Dresser, former Slack CEO, joins OpenAI as Chief Revenue Officer to lead enterprise expansion and bring AI tools to millions of workers across industries.
“Denise Dresser will report to him in her new role as Chief Revenue Officer.”
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OpenAI Takes Stake in Thrive Holdings, a Buyer of Services Firms
OpenAIpositiveDec 2, 2025
“COO of OpenAI discussing the partnership with Thrive Holdings to embed AI into enterprise operations.”
OpenAI Introduces Sora 2 Alongside New TikTok Style App
OpenAIpositiveOct 2, 2025
“Listed in special thanks for Sora project at OpenAI.”