Jill Hazelbaker will join OpenAI as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, responsible for the company’s global communications and corporate positioning. She will work closely with OpenAI leaders to increase public understanding of artificial intelligence and to strengthen trust in the organization’s mission.
Experience and previous roles
Hazelbaker brings nearly two decades of experience advising technology companies and political leaders through periods of rapid growth and significant challenges. Most recently she served at Uber as President and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, overseeing global communications, marketing, public policy, safety, and people functions. During roughly a decade at Uber, she played a central role in shaping the company’s reputation, navigating regulatory and reputational issues, and building capabilities to support international scaling.
Before Uber, Hazelbaker led communications and public policy at Snap. Earlier in her career she held senior leadership roles at Google, where her responsibilities included global corporate communications, communications across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and government relations in Europe.
Political background
Hazelbaker began her career in U.S. politics, serving in leadership positions on local, state and national campaigns. She was National Communications Director and Chief Spokesperson for Senator John McCain’s 2008 presidential campaign and served as Press Secretary to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Why the hire matters
Her appointment signals OpenAI’s intent to invest in leadership and communication capabilities to engage more deeply with the public and institutions shaping AI’s future. The role is intended to improve external communication and bolster societal trust in a sector subject to intense public and political scrutiny.
