Fidji Simo steps down from OpenAI’s No. 2 role
TechCrunch (AI) · July 10, 2026
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Fidji Simo, OpenAI’s second-in-command and CEO of Applications, is stepping down from her full-time position. She will transition to a part-time advisory role after her medical leave extended longer than expected. The move creates a leadership vacuum as OpenAI prepares for a possible IPO while trying to close the gap with Anthropic in the enterprise segment.
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