Exclusive: OpenAI poaches Brian McCarthy from SpaceX to be its VP of worldwide sales

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What happened

McCarthy is the first major hire by Dali Rajic, OpenAI's new CRO who joined less than a month ago.

Key facts

  • McCarthy is the first major hire by Dali Rajic, OpenAI's new CRO who joined less than a month ago.
  • Reported by Fortune and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:30:03 UTC.

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  1. OpenAI reveals cases of ‘concerning’ AI behaviour as it announces new disclosure system

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  3. Exclusive: OpenAI poaches Brian McCarthy from SpaceX to be its VP of worldwide sales

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