OpenAI has appointed Jill Hazelbaker as its new Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, a role in which she will lead global communications and corporate positioning. Hazelbaker brings nearly two decades of experience in technology and politics, most recently serving as President and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Uber, where she guided the company through significant growth and regulatory challenges. Her appointment underscores OpenAI’s commitment to strengthening public trust and understanding of artificial intelligence.
Prior to Uber, Hazelbaker held leadership roles at Snap and Google, where she oversaw global communications and government relations. She also served as National Communications Director for Senator John McCain’s 2008 presidential campaign and as Press Secretary to Michael Bloomberg during his tenure as Mayor of New York City. In her new role, Hazelbaker will work closely with OpenAI’s leadership to deepen engagement with the institutions and people shaping the future of AI.
Source: OpenAI Blog · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing