THE APPOINTMENT MARKS A SIGNIFICANT STEP AS OPENAI EXPANDS ENTERPRISE AI AND GLOBAL COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS
OpenAI has hired Slack’s CEO to become its new Chief Revenue Officer, strengthening its business and enterprise strategy as demand for AI continues to surge.
OpenAI has hired the CEO of Slack to serve as its next Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), according to a company announcement that underscores the organization’s accelerating shift toward enterprise-focused AI products and large-scale commercial partnerships.
The incoming CRO, known for guiding Slack through major product expansions and corporate integrations, is expected to help OpenAI scale its revenue infrastructure and deepen relationships with global businesses adopting generative-AI solutions.
Industry analysts see the move as a bold signal that OpenAI is prioritizing long-term monetization, going beyond consumer-level tools and leaning into enterprise offerings like ChatGPT Enterprise, developer APIs, and custom AI-model integrations. Slack’s leadership background is widely viewed as a strategic fit for managing high-growth business lines.
OpenAI said the new executive will oversee revenue operations, enterprise sales strategy and global expansion initiatives. The company has experienced rapid commercial uptake in recent quarters, with organizations integrating AI into workflows, customer service, software development, and productivity platforms.
Tech observers believe this appointment reflects intensifying competition among major AI firms — including Google, Anthropic, Meta and Microsoft — all racing to position themselves as the preferred AI partner for enterprise clients.
OpenAI noted that further leadership updates will be announced as the company expands internal teams and continues building new AI products for commercial use.
