OpenAI CEO announced multiple senior personnel changes in the company, aiming to refocus on technology and products

ChainCatcher news, OpenAI founder and CEO Sam Altman announced on social media that there are significant personnel changes happening at the company. Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati, Chief Scientist Bob, and another executive, Barret, will be leaving. Altman stated that these decisions are independent and amicable. Mark will take over as Senior Vice President of the research department, leading the research team alongside Chief Scientist Jakub. Josh Achiam will serve as the Director of Mission Alignment, while Kevin and Srinivas will continue to lead the application team, and Matt Knight will become the Chief Information Security Officer.

Altman emphasized that although this change is sudden, the leadership transition is a natural result of the company's rapid growth. He plans to refocus his energy on the company's technology and product aspects and will discuss these changes further in an all-hands meeting.