OpenAI hires Jill Hazelbaker to lead corporate affairs - ContentGrip
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OpenAI appointed Uber executive Jill Hazelbaker as chief corporate affairs officer on November 3, giving the AI company a senior leader for global communications and corporate positioning. The appointment brings an executive with experience across technology, public policy and political campaigns into a role where reputation and institutional trust are central concerns.
Hazelbaker arrives from Uber, where she was president and chief corporate affairs officer. Her portfolio there included communications, marketing, public policy, safety and people teams. The move is noteworthy for the breadth of the remit, rather than a change in the media-relations function alone.
OpenAI's November 3 announcement says Hazelbaker will lead global communications and corporate positioning, working with senior management to improve public understanding. The statement puts building public trust at the center of her role, though it does not specify new policies or organizational targets.
Axios reported that her responsibilities cover reputation, brand, social media, cultural and community partnerships, and convenings. Those functions reach audiences beyond journalists, including policymakers, customers, partners and communities affected by AI.
A press office reacts to questions and manages coverage. Corporate affairs with this scope can coordinate how a company speaks to different stakeholders and align public commitments with the decision-makers who must fulfill them.
Hazelbaker spent more than a decade at Uber, a technology company that navigated political, labor and reputation pressures while expanding internationally. OpenAI credits her with helping build the capabilities needed to support Uber's growth. Previously, she held communications and public-policy roles at Snap and Google…
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