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Arvind KC will oversee hiring and talent strategy amid AI talent competition. KC brings experience from Roblox, Google, Palantir Technologies, and Meta Platforms.
Arvind KC holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University Institute of Chemical Technology in Maharashtra and an MBA from Santa Clara University. (Photo Credit: OpenAI’s website)
OpenAI has appointed Indian-origin executive Arvind KC as its chief people officer, bringing in the veteran operator to oversee hiring, talent strategy and employee development as the ChatGPT maker scales up operations amid intensifying competition for artificial intelligence (AI) talent.
“We’re excited to welcome Arvind KC to OpenAI as our Chief People Officer,” OpenAI said in a statement on February 24.
Arvind will report to OpenAI Chief Strategy Officer Jason Kwon. The appointment follows leadership churn in the role after OpenAI’s previous chief people officer, Julia Villagra, exited in August, prompting a search for a successor during a period of rapid expansion.
Leadership Transition Amid AI Talent War
The hiring comes at a time when Silicon Valley firms are competing aggressively for AI talent. OpenAI said the chief people officer will play a central role as the company expands and adapts to AI-driven workplace transformation.
In the statement, Fidji Simo, CEO of Applications at OpenAI, said, “We believe the way we scale OpenAI should reflect the future we’re helping to create. KC will play a key role in ensuring our people processes, policies, and systems match our ambition, while preserving the culture and operating principles that have helped us get here.”
Arvind KC’s Experience Across Big Tech
Arvind brings a mix of engineering and management experience, having held senior roles at Roblox, Google, Palantir Technologies and Meta Platforms. The company said he has helped build both products and organisations at scale and understands how high-performing technical teams operate.
“KC brings a rare combination of engineering depth and people leadership. Over the course of his career, he has held senior roles at Roblox, Google, Palantir Technologies, and Meta, helping build both products and the organizations behind them at meaningful scale. He understands how high-performing technical teams operate and how strong, practical systems can help people do their best work without slowing them down,” Open AI stated.
In his new role, Arvind will help shape OpenAI’s workforce strategy — from hiring and onboarding to development systems and internal policies aimed at sustaining performance while enabling rapid growth.
“This is a moment where every organization is being asked to rethink how work happens, what teams need, how people grow, and how to adapt as the tools change. I’m excited to join OpenAI as we work through those questions ourselves, and alongside our ecosystem of users, customers, and partners building the future with us,” Arvind stated.
Educational Background
Arvind holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University Institute of Chemical Technology in Maharashtra and an MBA from Santa Clara University.
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