Brad Lightcap stories

Aug 11, 2026

Brad Lightcap leaves OpenAI after stepping down as COO

Brad Lightcap, OpenAI's longtime chief operating officer, is leaving the company to start a new venture. He had previously stepped away from the COO role months earlier.

Aug 11, 20266 sources

OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap steps down after eight years to start new venture

Brad Lightcap, OpenAI's chief operating officer and one of its longest-serving executives, is leaving the company after nearly a decade to 'start something new.' His departure marks the latest high-profile exit from the AI lab, though he indicated he would continue supporting the mission from outside the organization.

Aug 11, 20265 sources

Apr 4, 2026

OpenAI Undergoes Executive Shuffle as Three Leaders Step Back, Including AGI Deployment CEO

OpenAI announced multiple C-suite changes including AGI deployment CEO Fidji Simo taking a leave of absence, CMO Kate Rouch stepping away for cancer recovery, and COO Brad Lightcap moving to a new 'special projects' role. President Greg Brockman is stepping in to fill leadership gaps.

Apr 4, 20263 sources