OpenAI Adds Nubank & BNY Leaders to Boards

OpenAI has bolstered its leadership by appointing David Vélez and Robin Vince to the boards of both the OpenAI Foundation and OpenAI Group PBC. This move brings seasoned executives with deep experience in global finance and technology scaling to the AI research lab. According to OpenAI News, both individuals are recognized for their work in transforming industries through technology and expanding access and opportunity.

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Goldman Sachs

A multinational investment bank and financial services company.

OpenAI

Private / $100B+ est

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity.

Sequoia Capital

$3.1B

Global venture capital firm backing early-stage and growth-stage technology companies.

David Vélez, the founder, Chairman, and Global CEO of Nubank, brings insights from building Latin America's largest digital bank. Robin Vince, Chairman and CEO of BNY, offers leadership from a prominent, long-standing financial services institution. Their combined experience is expected to guide OpenAI as it expands its reach to more businesses and users globally.

Global Scale and Technological Acumen

Vélez's entrepreneurial journey with Nubank highlights a customer-centric, digital-first approach that simplified financial services for over 135 million customers. Before Nubank, his career included roles at Sequoia Capital and investment banking giants. He and his wife also lead a philanthropic platform focused on democratic governance and education.

Vince, who took the helm at BNY in 2022, has spearheaded a significant re-imagining of the over 240-year-old firm, emphasizing AI and data investments. His prior 26-year tenure at Goldman Sachs involved leadership positions across risk, treasury, and operations. Vince also contributes to boards like the Hospital for Special Surgery and the Perelman Performing Arts Center.

Their addition is intended to strengthen OpenAI's efforts in ensuring AI benefits everyone, with a focus on innovation grounded in trust and people's needs.

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The appointments underscore OpenAI's commitment to robust governance and responsible deployment of AI, crucial for realizing its potential as a capacity creator.