OpenAI has appointed Arvind KC as its Chief People Officer, adding an executive with experience in both engineering and organizational leadership. KC previously held senior roles at Roblox, Google, Palantir Technologies, and Meta, where he helped scale technical teams and operational systems. At OpenAI, he will oversee hiring, onboarding, talent development, and workplace policies, with a mandate to ensure that the company’s internal processes support collaboration, speed, and sustained performance as it continues to expand.
Fidji Simo, CEO of Applications at OpenAI, said, “We believe the way we scale OpenAI should reflect the future we’re helping to create. KC will play a key role in ensuring our people processes, policies, and systems match our ambition, while preserving the culture and operating principles that have helped us get here.” KC added, “This is a moment where every organization is being asked to rethink how work happens, what teams need, how people grow, and how to adapt as the tools change.” OpenAI said the Chief People Officer will also guide how the company adapts to AI-driven workplace change, including skills development and reskilling initiatives, with plans to share lessons learned across its broader ecosystem.