OpenAI Welcomes Fidji Simo as CEO of Applications

In a significant move, OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has announced the appointment of Fidji Simo, the current CEO of Instacart, as the new CEO of Applications. Simo will report directly to Altman, marking a pivotal addition to OpenAI's leadership team.

Strategic Leadership for a Growing Division

Altman highlighted Simo's unique qualifications for leading the Applications division, which consolidates various business and operational teams. These teams are crucial for translating OpenAI's research into real-world benefits. Having served on OpenAI's board for the past year, Simo has already made significant contributions to the company.

A Seamless Transition

Simo brings a wealth of experience from her tenure at Facebook, where she led the Facebook app from 2019 to 2021, before joining Instacart in 2021. She plans to remain as Instacart's CEO for the next few months before transitioning to her new role at OpenAI, while continuing to serve as the chair of Instacart's board.