OpenAI appoints new CRO amid ongoing executive shake-up
Original: OpenAI hires new CRO as executive shake-up continues
Why This Matters
OpenAI's leadership restructuring signals a critical push toward enterprise revenue execution ahead of a potential IPO.
OpenAI has replaced Chief Revenue Officer Denise Dresser after just nine months, hiring Dali Rajic — formerly president and COO of Wiz — as its new CRO. The move follows the recent departures of COO Brad Lightcap and AGI deployment CEO Fidji Simo, as co-founder Greg Brockman takes on a larger management role.
OpenAI has named Dali Rajic as its new Chief Revenue Officer, replacing Denise Dresser, who held the position for only nine months. Rajic previously served as president and COO of Wiz, which was acquired by Google for $32 billion — the tech giant's largest-ever acquisition. The hire was announced by OpenAI co-founder and president Greg Brockman in a blog post. Brockman credited Dresser for guiding the revenue organization through a 'formative period,' and said Rajic will focus on 'repeatable execution' as the company scales AI deployment for people and businesses. The leadership change is part of a broader executive shake-up over the past month that also saw the departures of COO Brad Lightcap and Fidji Simo, the company's second-highest executive. OpenAI reports over one billion weekly active users and two million business customers, though executives have acknowledged the company has not met all revenue targets. The company has filed confidentially with the SEC ahead of a potential IPO, and this week conducted a $7 billion employee tender offer, which may signal a delay in going public. CEO Sam Altman has emphasized enterprise deployment as a strategic priority this year.