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OpenAI appoints BlackRock exec to its board


OpenAI has appointed an executive at investment firm BlackRock, Adebayo 'Bayo' Ogunlesi, to its board of directors.

In a statement, OpenAI board chairman Bret Taylor said that Ogunlesi has “an exceptional track record of driving success in organizations with global reach, expertly navigating complex, and dynamic commercial landscapes.” Ogunlesi also sits on the boards of BlackRock, Topgolf Callaway Brands, Kosmos Energy Holdings, and Terminal Investment Limited. As part of this, thoughtful strategies and investment in infrastructure will be key to unlocking AI’s full potential and delivering its benefits responsibly,” Ogunlesi said in a press release.

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