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OpenAI adds BlackRock executive to its board.

OpenAI has appointed Adebayo “Bayo” Ogunlesi to its board of directors. Ogunlesi is chairman and CEO of Global Infrastructure Partners (an investment fund) and a senior managing director at BlackRock.

The appointment of Ogunlesi comes as the AI company weighs a shift from nonprofit to for-profit status. OpenAI board chair Bret Taylor hinted at his expertise here:

“Bayo has an exceptional track record of driving success in organizations with global reach, expertly navigating complex and dynamic commercial landscapes.”

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