OpenAI, the non-profit research company focused on artificial intelligence, has bolstered its leadership team by appointing Sarah Friar as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Kevin Weil as its Chief Product Officer (CPO).
The appointments of Friar and Weil are designed to strengthen OpenAI’s financial and product development capabilities. Sarah Friar and Kevin Weil bring extensive experience to their new roles, aligning with OpenAI’s vision to ensure that artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits all of humanity.
Sarah Friar, acclaimed for her former role as CEO of Nextdoor and CFO at Square, now takes the helm of OpenAI’s financial operations. Friar is poised to support the organization’s expansive research initiatives and operational scale-up. Her expertise is expected to be pivotal as OpenAI navigates the challenges of a rapidly growing customer base in a dynamic global market.
Moreover, Friar serves on the boards of Walmart and Consensys and holds fellowships at the Aspen Institute and Stanford Digital Economy Lab.
“I am eager to contribute to a team that is distinguished by its talent and dedication to its mission,” Friar commented. “My focus will be on fortifying OpenAI’s foundation to continue its leadership in high-caliber AI research and to extend the positive impact of AI tools globally.”
Kevin Weil transitions into his role at OpenAI with a wealth of experience in product innovation from his time as President of Product and Business at Planet Labs and earlier roles at Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. At OpenAI, Weil will direct efforts to translate pioneering research into practical AI applications for consumers, developers, and enterprises.
Weil shared his enthusiasm about his new position, “Joining OpenAI offers an unparalleled opportunity to further critical innovations while deploying AI products thoughtfully and responsibly. I am thrilled to engage in this next phase of growth, focusing on the development of AI towards achieving general intelligence.”
The inclusions of Friar and Weil are set to bolster OpenAI’s leadership as the company pursues its goals of advancing AI research and creating sustainable, beneficial technology solutions.
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