OpenAI poaches Uber India chief to lead its biggest market outside the U.S.

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OpenAI has appointed former Uber India president Prabhjeet Singh as its first managing director for India to scale operations in its second-largest market.

Summary

OpenAI has hired Prabhjeet Singh, the former president of Uber India and South Asia, to serve as its first managing director for India. Starting in September, Singh will lead the company's efforts to expand its presence, including consumer growth, enterprise adoption, and government relations, reporting to Asia-Pacific lead Kiran Mani. This move highlights India's strategic importance as OpenAI's second-largest market, following recent office openings in New Delhi and plans for further expansion in Mumbai and Bengaluru.

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