OpenAI announced the appointment of BlackRock executive Adebayo Ogunlesi to its board of directors

ChainCatcher news, according to official news, OpenAI has announced the appointment of BlackRock executive Adebayo "Bayo" Ogunlesi as a board member.

As a founding partner, chairman, and CEO of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), as well as a senior managing director at BlackRock, Ogunlesi has extensive leadership experience and expertise in corporate finance, infrastructure investment, and global market strategy. This appointment further enhances the board's depth in technology, AI safety, cybersecurity, regulation, economics, nonprofit, and governance, strengthening its ability to oversee the company's progress towards AGI.