# OpenAI Appoints Fidji Simo to Expanded Leadership Role

OpenAI announced today that Fidji Simo is joining the company's leadership team, according to a message shared by CEO Sam Altman with employees.

While specific details about Simo's exact role weren't included in the brief announcement tweet from OpenAI's official account, the move signals continued growth in the company's executive ranks during a period of rapid expansion.

Simo brings significant tech industry experience to OpenAI. She previously served as CEO of Instacart and held leadership positions at Meta (formerly Facebook), where she ran the Facebook app. Her background in scaling consumer-facing technology products could prove valuable as OpenAI continues developing and deploying AI tools like ChatGPT to millions of users worldwide.

The leadership expansion comes as OpenAI faces increasing competition in the AI space and works to commercialize its technology while managing safety concerns