OpenAI appoints Arvind KC as Chief People Officer
OpenAI just named Arvind KC as its new Chief People Officer.
He'll be in charge of hiring, onboarding, and building systems that help teams work better together as OpenAI keeps growing.
The announcement dropped on February 24, 2026.
KC's focus will be on AI's impact on work
KC's main focus will be how AI is changing the way we work—think reskilling employees and weaving AI into daily workflows to boost productivity.
OpenAI also plans to share what it learns with its partners, so the impact could reach far beyond just their own team.
KC has a solid background in HR and engineering
KC comes with serious experience from big names like Roblox, Google, Palantir, and Meta.
He's known for blending engineering know-how with people skills—basically building strong teams while creating cool products.
He replaces Julia Villagra, who left last August
He steps in after Julia Villagra left last August during a tough battle for AI talent in Silicon Valley.
With KC on board, OpenAI hopes to keep pushing forward on both tech innovation and taking care of its people.