The Special Committee of the OpenAI Board recently completed a thorough review conducted by WilmerHale, providing an in-depth analysis of the organization’s leadership and governance. Following this evaluation, the Board expressed its unwavering confidence in the continued leadership of Mr. Sam Altman and Mr. Greg Brockman at the helm of OpenAI.
In a unanimous decision, the Board reinstated Sam Altman as CEO, reaffirming his position on the Board of Directors. Additionally, the Board welcomed three new members with diverse expertise in technology, nonprofit, and board governance. These new members are poised to collaborate with existing board members and senior management to steer OpenAI toward its mission of ensuring artificial general intelligence benefits humanity.
Chair of the Board, Bret Taylor, expressed enthusiasm for the addition of Sue, Nicole, and Fidji to the Board of Directors. Their collective experience and leadership will play a pivotal role in overseeing OpenAI’s growth and aligning its strategic roadmap with the organization’s overarching goals.
Furthermore, the Board introduced enhancements to OpenAI’s governance structure, focusing on improving procedures to better serve the organization’s mission. Acknowledging the critical role they play in managing transformative technologies for the greater good, the Board is committed to upholding rigorous governance standards.
The Special Committee acknowledged WilmerHale’s diligence in conducting the comprehensive review and extended gratitude to current and former Board members, advisors, and employees for their cooperation throughout the process. With these strategic changes and a renewed focus on governance, OpenAI is poised to continue its groundbreaking work in the field of artificial intelligence.
