Arvind KC appointed as OpenAI's chief people officer.

Exam-focused facts from the 26 February 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Arvind KC has been appointed as the chief people officer of OpenAI.
He will oversee hiring, onboarding, employee development and performance management across OpenAI.
Arvind joins from Roblox where he served as chief people and systems officer.
He holds an MBA from Santa Clara University and a degree in chemical engineering from North Maharashtra University.
Arvind has over 25 years of experience working in tech companies including Facebook, Palantir Technologies and Google.
He replaces Julia Villagra who stepped down in August 2025 after less than six months in the role.
Arvind will be based in the San Francisco Bay Area where OpenAI is headquartered.