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TechOpenAI announced the appointment of David Vélez, founder and CEO of Nubank, and Robin Vince, Chairman and CEO of BNY, to the boards of the OpenAI Foundation and OpenAI Group PBC. Both leaders bring expertise in technology, finance, and governance, having led global institutions through digital transformation. Vélez founded Nubank in 2013, building it into a digital bank serving over 135 million customers, while Vince has led BNY's modernization and AI investment since 2022. Their philanthropic backgrounds in healthcare, education, and the arts align with the Foundation's mission. OpenAI Chair Bret Taylor welcomed them, emphasizing their experience in using technology to expand opportunity. The appointments aim to strengthen OpenAI's governance as it scales AI deployment globally.
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