# OpenAI appoints Jill Hazelbaker as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

Date: 3 Nov 2026
Released by: OpenAI

## MediaRelease.co Summary

OpenAI has appointed Jill Hazelbaker as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, leading the company's global communications and corporate positioning. She joins from Uber, where she was President and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer for a decade. She previously led communications and public policy at Snap, held senior roles at Google, and was National Communications Director for John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign.

## Original release

Jill Hazelbaker will join OpenAI as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, leading the company’s global communications and corporate positioning. Jill will work closely with leaders across OpenAI to deepen public understanding of AI and strengthen trust in its mission. She brings nearly two decades of experience advising technology companies and political leaders, helping them navigate periods of extraordinary growth and some of their most consequential challenges. Most recently, Jill served as President and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Uber, where she helped lead the company’s transformation from an ambitious startup into one of the world’s largest global technology platforms. Jill’s appointment reflects OpenAI’s commitment to investing in the leadership and capabilities needed to engage more deeply with the people and institutions shaping AI’s future. Jill Hazelbaker joins OpenAI from Uber, where she served as President and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, overseeing the company’s global communications, marketing, public policy, safety, and people teams. During her decade at Uber, she played a central role in shaping the company’s reputation, navigating complex regulatory and reputational challenges, and building the capabilities needed to support its growth around the world. Before joining Uber, Jill led communications and public policy at Snap. Earlier, she held senior leadership roles at Google, overseeing corporate communications globally, communications across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and government relations in Europe. Jill began her career in U.S. politics, serving in leadership roles on local, state, and national campaigns. She was National Communications Director and Chief Spokesperson for Senator John McCain’s 2008 presidential campaign and Press Secretary to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

## Key details

- Issued by: OpenAI
- Published: 3 Nov 2026
- Publisher country: United States
- Subject country/region: United States
- Topics: AI

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