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Adebayo Ogunlesi Appointed to OpenAI Board of Directors

Adebayo Ogunlesi Appointed to OpenAI Board of Directors

Adebayo Ogunlesi

The appointment of Adebayo Ogunlesi, revealed on Tuesday, aligns with OpenAI’s ongoing transition to a for-profit structure.

By Emmanuel ‘Waziri’ Okoro

OpenAI has announced the appointment of Adebayo Ogunlesi, Senior Managing Director at BlackRock, to its board of directors. The move, revealed on Tuesday, aligns with OpenAI’s ongoing transition to a for-profit structure.

Ogunlesi, a seasoned infrastructure investment expert, co-founded Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) in 2006. GIP, acquired by BlackRock for $12.5 billion last year, has been a major player in global infrastructure development. Before founding GIP, Ogunlesi spent 23 years at Credit Suisse, where he held various senior leadership positions.

“The rapid advancement and development of AI offers a unique opportunity to build a better future,” Ogunlesi said in a statement. “Thoughtful strategies and investment in infrastructure will be key to unlocking AI’s full potential and delivering its benefits responsibly. I’m excited to contribute to this effort and look forward to being a part of the OpenAI Board”.

Adebayo Ogunlesi
Adebayo Ogunlesi

This appointment comes during a pivotal period for OpenAI, which is transitioning into a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation (PBC). This structure allows the organisation to issue stock and pursue commercial growth while maintaining a nonprofit arm dedicated to philanthropy in healthcare, education, and science.

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OpenAI’s board has undergone significant changes since late 2023, following the temporary ousting and subsequent reinstatement of CEO, Sam Altman.

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Founded as a nonprofit in 2015, OpenAI has been at the forefront of the generative AI boom, with its valuation reaching $157 billion in 2024. The company’s innovative large language models, introduced in late 2022, have reshaped industries and cemented its status as a leader in artificial intelligence.

In addition to his role at BlackRock, Ogunlesi serves on the boards of Topgolf Callaway Brands, Kosmos Energy Holdings, and Terminal Investment Ltd. His extensive expertise in infrastructure and corporate governance is expected to bolster OpenAI’s efforts to responsibly scale its AI technologies.

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