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Sam Altman
Joins OpenAI as CEO · Nov 21, 2023 · News
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Microsoft
Why, in the source's words
Sam Altman is returning to OpenAI as its chief executive, the high-profile AI startup said Wednesday, a dramatic reversal that caps an intense five days of discussions
Sam Altman's moves
| Date | From and to | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2023 | AppointedCEO | CEO | |
| Nov 20, 2023 | AppointedAI lead | AI lead | |
| Nov 17, 2023 | OpenAICEONext role not stated | CEO |
Also at these companies
| Date | Person | From and to | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | Sandhya DevanathanPoached MetaOpenAIOther | Other | ||
| Aug 27, 2026 | Barret ZophAppointedOpenAI GoogleAI lead | AI lead | ||
| Aug 25, 2026 | Chris MaloneDepartedOpenAINext role not statedData lead | OpenAIHead of data centersNext role not stated | Data lead | |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Dali RajicAppointed WizOpenAIOther | Other | ||
| Aug 13, 2026 | Denise DresserDepartedOpenAINext role not statedOther | OpenAIChief Revenue OfficerNext role not stated | Other | |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Brad LightcapDepartedOpenAINext role not statedOther | OpenAILead, special projectsNext role not stated | Other |
About this move
- Type
- Appointed
- Role
- CEO
- Announced
- Nov 21, 2023
- Effective
- Not stated
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Checked
- Found by the daily agent, approved by hand
Sources: company leadership pages, SEC filings, press releases and news, with Wikipedia and Wikidata for the rest; moves from public announcements and 8-K filings. Roles as reported on the date shown. Logos via logo.dev; trademarks belong to their owners.