Fidji Simo steps down from OpenAI’s no. 2 role
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Fidji Simo is transitioning from her full-time role as OpenAI’s CEO of Applications to a part-time advisory position due to ongoing health challenges.Summary
Fidji Simo, who joined OpenAI in 2025 as CEO of Applications, is stepping down from her full-time position citing a prolonged and difficult recovery from a neuroimmune condition. Simo, previously the CEO of Instacart and a long-time Meta executive, will transition into a part-time advisory role. This departure leaves a significant leadership gap for CEO Sam Altman as the company navigates potential IPO plans and competitive pressure from rivals like Anthropic.
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