OpenAI is losing many top executives before its IPO.
The company filed confidentially in June, with the IPO expected by 2027.
Greg Brockman is taking more control as the company reorganizes to boost revenue.
What happened
Since the turn of the year, more than a dozen executives have left OpenAI, including the COO, a chief revenue officer, and the CMO. The latest departure is Chris Malone, head of data centers, who left last week after joining in March 2025.
Why it matters
The exits come as OpenAI prepares for an IPO, which isn't expected until 2027. The company is reorganizing to focus on revenue and cut costs, and co-founder Greg Brockman is reasserting leadership over infrastructure and product teams.
What to watch
OpenAI's IPO filing was made confidentially in June, and rival Anthropic is also planning a public debut. OpenAI's losses are reportedly growing along with revenue, while Anthropic is reportedly profitable.
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OpenAI's executive departures are part of a broader shift as it prepares for public markets. The company filed for an IPO in June, but the process may take longer than usual, with the IPO now expected in 2027. This timeline suggests OpenAI is adjusting its operations to become more profitable ahead of going public.
Greg Brockman's growing role is a key theme. After being stripped of management duties in 2019, he is now leading infrastructure and product teams again. His past behavior, including seeding internal rivalries, has been disruptive, but his influence may help stabilize the company before the IPO.
The comparison with Anthropic adds pressure: both are planning public debuts, yet Anthropic is reportedly profitable while OpenAI's losses grow. This context explains why OpenAI is cutting costs and focusing on revenue, even as it loses senior leaders.
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