Barret Zoph
Joins OpenAI · Jan 14, 2026 · News
Joined
OpenAIWhy, in the source's words
“Excited to welcome Barret Zoph, Luke Metz, and Sam Schoenholz back to OpenAI! This has been in the works for several weeks, and we’re thrilled to have them join the team,” Simo wrote on X .
Barret Zoph's moves
| Date | From and to | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | AppointedAI lead | AI lead | |
| Jan 14, 2026 | DepartedCTO | CTO | |
| Jan 14, 2026 | AppointedOther | Other | |
| Feb 18, 2025 | AppointedCTO | CTO | |
| Sep 25, 2024 | OpenAIVP of ResearchNext role not stated | AI lead |
Also at these companies
| Date | Person | From and to | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | Sandhya DevanathanPoached MetaOpenAIOther | Other | ||
| 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 | |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Lilian WengPoachedThinking Machines LabOpenAIOther | Other |
About this move
- Type
- Appointed
- Role
- Other
- Announced
- Jan 14, 2026
- Effective
- Not stated
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Checked
- Found by the daily agent, approved by hand
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