Published April 3, 2026 at 8:35 PM
TechCrunch
Apr 4, 2026, 6:00 AM
OpenAI executive shuffle includes new role for COO Brad Lightcap to lead ‘special projects’

In addition to Lightcap's new role, OpenAI CMO Kate Rouch will be stepping away from the company to focus on cancer recovery, with a plan to return when her health allows.
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