OpenAI hires Jill Hazelbaker as corporate affairs chief from Uber

Hazelbaker brings nearly two decades of experience in corporate communications, public policy, and political campaigns. At Uber, she served as President and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer for over a decade, managing reputation, regulatory challenges, and international expansion. Her responsibilities included global communications, marketing, public policy, safety, workforce operations, and real estate. Before Uber, she held senior roles at Snap and Google, focusing on corporate messaging and government relations. She also worked in U.S.

Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s co-founder and president, highlighted the importance of public trust in AI, calling Hazelbaker’s leadership experience critical as AI becomes more integrated into daily life.