OpenAI announced the appointment of Sarah Friar as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Kevin Weil as Chief Product Officer (CPO). These two heavyweight additions come at a sensitive time for the company, as OpenAI rapidly grows into an international company serving millions of users and businesses, while also experiencing recent personnel losses in its security team. Friar, former CEO of Nextdoor and CFO of Square, brings a deep financial and management background. She will focus on supporting OpenAI's mission, ensuring continued investment in research capabilities, and expanding operations to meet the growing customer base and complex global environment. Weil, previously holding key positions at Planet Labs, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, will lead the product team in translating OpenAI's research achievements into tangible products and services for the benefit of consumers, developers, and businesses. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, emphasizes the critical importance of these appointments for the company. They will help scale operations, develop growth strategies, and ensure the team has the necessary resources for success. These appointments come at a crucial moment as OpenAI prepares to launch new consumer products and establish a significant partnership with Apple. Despite recent controversies surrounding employee departures and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), OpenAI continues to maintain strong momentum in its AI products and has garnered widespread attention across various fields. The addition of Friar and Weil is expected to provide robust support for the company's ambitious product goals and compete with rivals, including its largest shareholder, Microsoft.