TechCrunch
Fidji Simo steps down from OpenAI’s no. 2 role
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Fidji Simo, OpenAI's president, stepped down from her full-time role following an extended medical leave. OpenAI is currently pursuing a potential initial public offering and competing with Anthropic in the enterprise market.
Original reporting: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/09/fidji-simo-steps-down-from-openais-no-2-role/