OpenAI, a leader in artificial intelligence research and deployment, has announced that co-founder and president Greg Brockman will officially oversee the company’s product strategy. This development comes as Fidji Simo, the CEO of AGI Deployment, takes a medical leave of absence.
Brockman has been managing OpenAI’s product initiatives on an interim basis during Simo’s absence. In a recent staff memo, he outlined plans to integrate ChatGPT, OpenAI’s conversational AI, with Codex, its programming assistant, into a cohesive platform. This strategic move aims to enhance both consumer and enterprise applications by providing a unified user experience.
We’re consolidating our product efforts to execute with maximum focus toward the agentic future, to win across both consumer and enterprise, Brockman stated.
OpenAI has confirmed that Simo collaborated with Brockman on these strategic changes before her leave. The company has been considering the integration of ChatGPT, Codex, and its API into a single platform, supported by a unified product team.
This organizational shift follows CEO Sam Altman’s code red declaration late last year, emphasizing the need to refocus on the core ChatGPT experience. Consequently, OpenAI has paused projects like the video generator Sora and OpenAI for Science to concentrate on its primary offerings.
In recent years, OpenAI has undergone significant transformations to strengthen its position in the AI industry. In September 2025, the company acquired Statsig, a product testing startup, for $1.1 billion in an all-stock deal. This acquisition aimed to enhance OpenAI’s Applications division, with Statsig’s founder and CEO, Vijaye Raji, joining as the CTO of Applications. Raji now leads product engineering for ChatGPT, Codex, and future applications, accelerating product development across the organization.
Additionally, OpenAI has restructured its leadership team to align with its evolving goals. Kevin Weil, the former Chief Product Officer, transitioned to Vice President of OpenAI for Science, focusing on building an AI-powered platform to accelerate scientific discovery. Srinivas Narayanan, previously the Head of Engineering, assumed the role of CTO of B2B Applications, collaborating with COO Brad Lightcap to enhance enterprise customer relationships.
In February 2026, OpenAI disbanded its Mission Alignment team, which was responsible for communicating the company’s mission to the public and employees. The team members were reassigned to other roles within the organization, and the former head, Josh Achiam, took on the new role of Chief Futurist. In this capacity, Achiam studies how the world will change in response to AI and AGI developments, supporting OpenAI’s mission to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity.
OpenAI’s strategic focus on enterprise applications is evident in its recent initiatives. In January 2026, the company appointed Barret Zoph to lead its efforts in selling AI solutions to businesses. Zoph returned to OpenAI after co-founding Thinking Machine Labs, an AI startup led by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati. This move underscores OpenAI’s commitment to expanding its presence in the enterprise market.
Furthermore, OpenAI has been proactive in addressing the challenges associated with developing superintelligent AI systems. In July 2023, the company formed a new team led by Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever to develop methods for steering and controlling superintelligent AI. This initiative reflects OpenAI’s dedication to ensuring the safe and responsible development of advanced AI technologies.
In collaboration with industry leaders, OpenAI co-founded the Frontier Model Forum in July 2023, alongside Google, Microsoft, and Anthropic. This coalition aims to oversee the safe and responsible development of frontier AI models, addressing potential risks to public safety and promoting best practices and standards in the AI industry.
OpenAI’s recent organizational changes and strategic initiatives demonstrate its commitment to advancing AI technologies while ensuring their safe and responsible development. By consolidating product efforts under Greg Brockman’s leadership and focusing on core offerings, the company aims to strengthen its position in both consumer and enterprise markets.
