OpenAI Hires New CRO Amid Broader Executive Shake-Up

TechCrunch · United States · Aug 13, 2026

OpenAI has replaced Chief Revenue Officer Denise Dresser after nine months, bringing in Dali Rajic — formerly president and COO of Wiz — to lead its revenue organization. The change is part of a broader leadership overhaul that has also seen the departures of COO Brad Lightcap and AGI deployment CEO Fidji Simo. The moves signal a sharpened focus on enterprise deployment and repeatable revenue execution as OpenAI eyes a potential IPO. For staffing firms with technology and enterprise clients, OpenAI's scaling ambitions and leadership restructuring reflect continued high demand for senior commercial talent in AI companies.