Amazon Exec Joins OpenAI, Bringing Business Development Expertise

Former Amazon Executive Joins OpenAI: Torben Severson, a seasoned business development expert, leaves Amazon after 17 years to become OpenAIs Vice President and Head of Global Business Development. Severson, who was Amazons chief of staff for the retail CEO, is drawn to OpenAIs transformative potential and will leverage his Amazon experience to build strategic partnerships and commercial strategies for the AI company. This move comes as OpenAI expands its operations and partnerships, including a recent $38 billion deal with Amazon Web Services. Severson is one of over a dozen former Amazon employees to join OpenAI in the past year, reflecting the growing appeal of the AI sector and OpenAIs rapid expansion.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.