OpenAI Welcomes Adebayo Ogunlesi to its Board of Directors
OpenAI appoints Adebayo Ogunlesi to its Board, enhancing expertise in finance, governance, and global AI infrastructure for responsible innovation.

OpenAI has appointed Adebayo “Bayo” Ogunlesi to its Board of Directors, strengthening its governance with his extensive expertise.
As the Founding Partner, Chairman, and CEO of Global Infrastructure Partners and a Senior Managing Director at BlackRock, Ogunlesi brings leadership experience spanning corporate finance, infrastructure investments, and global market strategy.
His addition enhances the Board’s capabilities in AI safety, cybersecurity, regulatory matters, and economic oversight, supporting OpenAI’s mission to advance artificial general intelligence responsibly.