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OpenAI Names Arvind KC Chief People Officer

OpenAI casts the role as a push to use AI-driven training to elevate employees.

Overview

  • Arvind KC will report to Chief Strategy Officer Jason Kwon.
  • His remit includes hiring, onboarding, talent strategy, internal policies, and employee development as OpenAI scales.
  • The appointment fills the chief people role vacated when Julia Villagra left in August 2025.
  • OpenAI says it will invest in training and use AI to augment staff rather than replace them.
  • KC previously held senior roles at Roblox, Google, Palantir, and Meta, and holds degrees from the University Institute of Chemical Technology in Maharashtra and Santa Clara University.