# OpenAI hires Jill Hazelbaker as corporate affairs chief from Uber

Digest AI · Society & Work · published 2026-11-03T20:01:04Z

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## Summary

Hazelbaker will oversee global communications and corporate positioning, aiming to improve public understanding of AI and build trust in the company’s mission. Her role also involves deeper engagement with policymakers and institutions shaping AI’s future.

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.

## Key points

- Her role includes global communications, corporate positioning, and public trust-building for AI

## Why it matters

Hazelbaker’s appointment signals OpenAI’s focus on public trust and regulatory engagement as AI adoption grows globally.

## Sources

1. [OpenAI Taps Uber’s Jill Hazelbaker as Corporate Affairs Chief](https://unite.ai/openai-taps-ubers-jill-hazelbaker-as-corporate-affairs-chief) (Unite.AI, 2026-11-03)

Part of the developing story: [OpenAI's Political and PR Infrastructure Overhaul](https://digestai.news/thread/openai-plans-postmidterm-push-to-reshape-ai-policy-debate-in-washington) (2 stories)

## Cite

Digest AI, "OpenAI hires Jill Hazelbaker as corporate affairs chief from Uber", 3 November 2026, https://digestai.news/story/openai-hires-jill-hazelbaker-as-corporate-affairs-chief-from-uber

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