OpenAI has announced the appointment of David Vélez and Robin Vince to the boards of the OpenAI Foundation and OpenAI Group PBC. Vélez, founder and CEO of Nubank, brings extensive experience in digital banking and global expansion, having led Nubank to become the largest digital bank in Latin America with over 135 million customers.

Vince, Chairman and CEO of BNY, offers decades of leadership in financial services, focusing on technological innovation and disciplined governance. Both leaders have guided major institutions through significant market and technological changes, emphasizing resilient operations and value creation for users.

Their addition is expected to strengthen OpenAI's governance and its mission to ensure AI benefits everyone. Vélez and Vince also bring a commitment to philanthropy and expanding economic opportunity, aligning with OpenAI's goal of bringing useful AI to a global audience.