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OpenAI appoints Uber India chief to lead expansion in second-largest market

OpenAI has appointed Prabhjeet Singh, formerly the president of Uber India and South Asia, as its first managing director for India. This strategic move aims to expand OpenAI's presence in India, which the company considers its second-largest market after the U.S. Singh will oversee consumer growth, enterprise adoption, partnerships, regulatory engagement, and operations, reporting to Kiran Mani, the Asia-Pacific managing director. The appointment follows OpenAI's recent investments in India, including opening offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, and forming partnerships across various sectors. AI

IMPACT OpenAI's strategic expansion in India signals a growing focus on key international markets for AI adoption and talent.

RANK_REASON Hiring of a country-specific managing director by an AI company.

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OpenAI appoints Uber India chief to lead expansion in second-largest market

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  1. TechCrunch AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Jagmeet Singh ·

    OpenAI poaches Uber India chief to lead its biggest market outside the U.S.

    The hire marks OpenAI's latest push into India, expanding offices, partnerships and hiring.

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    OpenAI poaches Uber India chief to lead its biggest market outside the U.S. https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/26/openai-poaches-uber-india-chief-to-lead-its-bigges

    OpenAI poaches Uber India chief to lead its biggest market outside the U.S. https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/26/openai-poaches-uber-india-chief-to-lead-its-biggest-market-outside-the-u-s/ # AI # Startups # Business