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OpenAI hires top sales exec Dali Rajic as CRO ahead of potential IPO

OpenAI has appointed Dali Rajic as its new Chief Revenue Officer, a move seen as critical for the company's potential IPO in 2027. Rajic, previously president and COO of Wiz, is recognized as a top enterprise sales leader. His hiring signals OpenAI's focus on expanding its enterprise revenue, particularly in cybersecurity, and competing more aggressively with rivals like Anthropic. AI

IMPACT Hiring a seasoned sales executive signals OpenAI's aggressive push for enterprise revenue and market share, particularly in cybersecurity offerings.

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OpenAI hires top sales exec Dali Rajic as CRO ahead of potential IPO

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Emily Forlini ·

    Who is Dali Rajic, OpenAI’s new chief revenue officer?

    OpenAI is counting on the veteran sales exec known as 'Croation Sensation' to shore up its enterprise revenue ahead of a likely iPO. He's got his work cut out for him.