OpenAI, the American artificial intelligence research organization behind ChatGPT, announced in a press release that the company has appointed Arvind KC as its new chief people officer.In his new role, KC will be responsible for shaping how OpenAI manages its workforce as it grows. This includes overseeing recruiting, onboarding, employee development, performance management, and organizational systems and policies that support collaboration and high performance across the company.OpenAI said the appointment comes at an important time, as artificial intelligence continues to change the way work is done and the company rapidly expands amid growing competition for tech talent in Silicon Valley.KC takes over the role following the departure of former chief people officer Julia Villagra, who left the company in August 2025 after less than six months in the role.Career and backgroundArvind KC brings more than 25 years of technology and people leadership experience to his new role. Prior to joining OpenAI, he served as chief people and systems officer at Roblox, a large gaming platform, where he was responsible for leading workforce strategy and internal systems.Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership positions at major U.S. technology companies, including Google, Palantir Technologies, and Meta Platform. At Palantir, he served as Chief Information Officer and Head of People Operations, overseeing technology strategy and organizational systems. At Google, he served as Vice President of Engineering, leading product development initiatives focused on enterprise tools.KC’s professional experience spans in-house product development, information technology, information security and engineering leadership, as well as organizational design and workforce management.He began his career in supply chain systems in the semiconductor industry, gaining early expertise in operational processes before moving into broader technical and people management roles.KC holds an MBA from Santa Clara University in the United States and a chemical engineering degree from a university in India.Role at OpenAIBased in the San Francisco Bay Area, where OpenAI is headquartered, KC will report to the company’s leadership team and help ensure the organization’s people processes and policies are aligned with its goals. OpenAI said his leadership has been critical in maintaining the company’s culture and enabling it to scale effectively.Fidji Simo, CEO of OpenAI Applications, said in the company announcement that KC’s appointment is aimed at ensuring that OpenAI’s internal systems are aligned with its ambitions as they are built and developed.In recent years, OpenAI has been expanding its workforce and product offerings as artificial intelligence tools become increasingly integrated into business and daily life.
