Inside OpenAI's org chart: Here are the executives in charge at the ChatGPT creator
Business Insider
February 24, 2026
AI-Generated Deep Dive Summary
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is navigating a pivotal phase as it prepares for an IPO, faces pressure to validate its high valuation, and competes with major tech firms. At the helm are CEO Sam Altman and Fidji Simo, who was recently appointed CEO of Applications. Altman oversees 10 direct reports, including key figures like Greg Brockman, a co-founder, and Mark Chen, the Chief Research Officer. Simo, who previously led Instacart and worked at Meta, now manages consumer and enterprise product lines, tasked with scaling OpenAI into a profitable entity. She has 13 direct reports, including Nick Turley, head of ChatGPT, and Sarah Friar, Chief Financial Officer.
The executive structure reflects OpenAI's strategic focus on balancing research with commercialization. While Altman concentrates on core R&D, Simo drives product development and expansion. Notable among her team are Ashley Alexander, VP of Health Products, and Jason Kwon, Chief Strategy Officer. The company's leadership has seen recent changes, such as Barret Zoph rejoining to lead B2B initiatives after a brief departure to start Thinking Machine Labs. Additionally, OpenAI has recruited new talent, including Charles Porch from Instagram, who will advise Sim
Verticals
businessfinance
Originally published on Business Insider on 2/24/2026