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OpenAI has appointed Arvind KC as Chief People Officer, bringing in a leader with experience spanning engineering and HR at major technology firms.
KC has previously held senior positions at Roblox, Google, Palantir Technologies, and Meta, where he worked on building both products and the organizations behind them at scale. The AI pioneer said his background combines technical expertise with people leadership, giving him insight into how high-performing engineering teams function and how operational systems can enable productivity without creating friction.
His remit will cover hiring, onboarding, and development, along with the policies and systems designed to support collaboration and sustained performance as the company expands.
Scaling AI talent and people systems
Fidji Simo, CEO of Applications at OpenAI, said the appointment aligns with the company’s broader ambitions.
“We believe the way we scale OpenAI should reflect the future we’re helping to create," he said. "KC will play a key role in ensuring our people processes, policies, and systems match our ambition, while preserving the culture and operating principles that have helped us get here.”
The company said the Chief People Officer role will be central as artificial intelligence continues to transform how work is structured and delivered, and indicated that the position carries responsibility not only for internal workforce growth but also for shaping a broader approach to AI-enabled employment.
The intention is to develop a model for how companies can integrate AI into everyday operations while investing in employee growth. It includes examining how roles evolve, how new skills are developed, and how education and reskilling efforts keep pace with technological change.
Over time, the company plans to share insights from its own experience with customers and partners, with the goal of helping the wider economy move from theory to practice as AI becomes embedded in routine work.
Rethinking work in the age of AI
KC said organizations across sectors are confronting similar questions about workforce strategy.
“This is a moment where every organization is being asked to rethink how work happens, what teams need, how people grow, and how to adapt as the tools change," he said. "I'm excited to join OpenAI as we work through those questions ourselves, and alongside our ecosystem of users, customers, and partners building the future with us.”
Company leadership framed the move as part of a broader effort to ensure that operational discipline keeps pace with product ambition, particularly as AI technologies accelerate changes in what skills are in demand and workforce composition.
The appointment highlights the increasing strategic weight placed on people systems, governance, and talent development in organizations at the forefront of the AI revolution.
