Today, OpenAI reported that Sam Altman will resume his membership on the board after a period of absence and resignation from his position as CEO of the organization.
Joining Altman on the board are three new members: former CEO of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, “Sue Desmond-Hellmann”, former president of Sony Entertainment, “Nicole Seligman”, and CEO of Instacart, “Fidji Simo”. With their inclusion, the number of OpenAI board members reaches seven individuals. The company has also decided to retain Altman as CEO.
The current board, established after Altman’s removal in November, remains unchanged. It consists of the co-CEO of SalesForce, “Bret Taylor”, CEO of Quora, “Adam D’Angelo”, and economics expert and former president of Harvard University, “Larry Summers”.
The appointment of the new board members follows OpenAI receiving criticism for its all-male board and the negative statements attributed to member “Larry Summers” regarding women. OpenAI announced on its website, “Sue, Fidji, and Nicole bring extensive experience in leading international organizations and navigating complex regulatory frameworks, drawing from their backgrounds in technology, charities, and board governance.”
In November, OpenAI witnessed notable events as the board unexpectedly removed Sam Altman from the CEO position, leading to mass employee resignations threats and criticisms of the dismissal process. Amidst these events, the company decided to reinstate Altman to his position.
