SAN FRANCISCO (Feb 26, 2026) — OpenAI has strengthened its executive suite with the appointment of Arvind KC as its new Chief People Officer (CPO).
A Pedigree of Technical Leadership
Arvind KC joins the AI pioneer with a heavy-hitting resume from some of Silicon Valley’s most influential firms:
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Previous Roles: He has held senior leadership positions at Roblox, Google, Palantir Technologies, and Meta.
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Unique Expertise: Unlike traditional HR executives, KC’s background involves building both products and organizations, giving him a deep understanding of how high-performing technical teams function.
Scaling the Future of Work
The appointment comes as OpenAI experiences rapid global scaling. Fidji Simo, OpenAI’s CEO of Applications, emphasized that KC will ensure the company’s internal systems match its external ambitions while preserving its core culture.
“Every organization is being asked to rethink how work happens… I’m excited to join OpenAI as we work through those questions ourselves,” said Arvind KC on his new role.
Strategic Importance
As OpenAI leads the charge in the generative AI revolution, KC’s role will be pivotal in:
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Talent Acquisition: Attracting top-tier AI researchers in a hyper-competitive market.
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Organizational Scaling: Designing policies that adapt as AI tools transform the workplace.
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Culture Preservation: Maintaining the “operating principles” that fueled OpenAI’s initial breakthroughs.
