OpenAI’s Chief Communications Officer Hannah Wong is leaving the company, according to a memo reported by WIRED. Wong informed staff that she is moving on to her “next chapter,” though no specific details about her next role were disclosed.
According to WIRED, OpenAI will conduct an executive search to find Wong’s replacement. The departure represents another leadership change at the AI company, which has experienced significant personnel shifts in recent months.
The timing and specific reasons for Wong’s departure were not detailed in the available reporting. Her role as Chief Communications Officer placed her at the center of OpenAI’s public messaging during a period of intense scrutiny and rapid growth for the company, particularly following the launch and widespread adoption of ChatGPT.
No information was provided about Wong’s tenure length at OpenAI or immediate plans for managing communications responsibilities during the transition period. The company has not publicly commented beyond the internal memo reported by WIRED.