EventBusinessAugust 11, 2026

Brad Lightcap, OpenAI's longtime COO, is leaving to 'start something new'

Lightcap joined OpenAI in 2018, spent four years as CFO, and served as COO from 2022 before shifting to special projects early this year. His exit follows No. 2 executive Fidji Simo's departure as OpenAI prepares for an IPO.

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