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WRITTEN BY: MAYA DERRICK

FIDJI SIMO

JOB FROM: CEO OF INSTACART

JOB TO: CEO OF APPLICATIONS AT OPENAI

Fidji Simo’ s appointment as CEO of Applications at OpenAI marks a significant step in the company’ s evolution.

She has been an OpenAI board member since March 2024 and has a wealth of experience in scaling technology companies and leading high-impact product teams.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says:“ Fidji brings a rare blend of leadership, product and operational expertise and genuine commitment to ensuring our technology benefits everyone.”

“Joining OpenAI at this critical moment is an incredible privilege and responsibility”

18 June 2025