OpenAI Appoints Jill Hazelbaker as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

Hi everyone, Shii-chan here! Today's news isn't a new feature. It's a leadership announcement from OpenAI.

What was announced?

OpenAI News says Jill Hazelbaker will join as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, leading the company's global communications and corporate positioning.

OpenAI describes this as investing in the leadership needed to engage more deeply with the people and institutions shaping AI's future.

The goal is to work with leaders across OpenAI to deepen public understanding of AI and strengthen trust in its mission.

This doesn't change any product. It strengthens how OpenAI communicates with the public and the wider world.

Here is the background described in the announcement:

Uber: about a decade as President and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, overseeing global communications, marketing, public policy, safety, and people teams, and helping the company grow from a startup into one of the world's largest global technology platforms
Snap: led communications and public policy
Google: senior roles overseeing global corporate communications, communications across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and government relations in Europe
Early career: National Communications Director and Chief Spokesperson for Senator John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign, and Press Secretary to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg

She has nearly two decades of experience advising technology companies and political leaders. The announcement contains no direct quotes.

This is for anyone curious about OpenAI's organization and how AI companies engage with society!