OpenAI invites Adebayo Ogunlesi, an executive from Blackrock Inc., to join its board of directors to leverage his experience in AI infrastructure development.
Adebayo Ogunlesi's Experience and New Career Step
Adebayo Ogunlesi joined Blackrock Inc. last year after they acquired his company, Global Infrastructure Partners, for $12 billion. He became a senior managing director and board member at Blackrock. Previously, he worked for more than twenty years at Credit Suisse. Ogunlesi also serves on the boards of Topgolf Callaway Brands, Kosmos Energy Holdings, and Terminal Investment Ltd.
Changes in OpenAI's Board
OpenAI began restructuring its board in late 2023, adding two new members in 2024: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo and Dr. Sue Desmond-Hellmann, former CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
OpenAI's Infrastructure Development Plans
OpenAI has been investing in new infrastructure projects, seeking funding from private and public sectors. The company plans to open new data centers and host several events in Washington to gain support and investments. New AI projects will be announced in the coming months in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Alabama.
OpenAI aims to expand its infrastructure through expert involvement and actively seeking new investment and development opportunities.
