Person

Kate Rouch

Lately: unannounced as unannounced, from OpenAI.

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Recorded moves, newest first

Apr 1
Kate Rouch to unannounced as unannounced
Compounded April's operating leadership loss at OpenAI ahead of Simo's July exit, deepening the pattern CNBC later flagged to investors.
departurereportedApr 1, 2026TechCrunch: Fidji Simo Steps Down From OpenAI's No. 2 Role

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Hiring & Talent
The Biggest AI Hires of 2026 (So Far)
Fidji Simo gave up her post as OpenAI's second-in-command to illness, Jeff Dean left Google with three senior colleagues to found a rival, and John Ternus took over at Apple, redrawing AI's leadership in 2026.
Hiring & Talent
OpenAI Loses 14 Senior Leaders in 2026
Brad Lightcap, Denise Dresser and Joshua Achiam lead 14 executives who left OpenAI since March, and some cite the company's mission and its Pentagon deal.