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OpenAI hires SpaceX sales exec Brian McCarthy to lead worldwide sales

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OpenAI has appointed Brian McCarthy, formerly of SpaceX, as its new Vice President of Worldwide Sales. This newly created role will see McCarthy working under Chief Revenue Officer Dali Rajic to expand OpenAI's enterprise business and global reach. McCarthy's extensive sales leadership experience at companies like SpaceX, Rubrik, and AppDynamics is expected to bolster OpenAI's efforts in the competitive enterprise AI market, particularly as the company approaches a potential IPO. AI

IMPACT Strengthens OpenAI's enterprise sales capabilities to compete with rivals like Anthropic in the growing AI market.

RANK_REASON Hiring of a sales executive by an AI company.

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OpenAI hires SpaceX sales exec Brian McCarthy to lead worldwide sales

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

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

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

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