OpenAI Taps Slack CEO Denise Dresser as First Revenue Chief Amid Profit Concerns
OpenAI said Dresser will oversee global revenue strategy and “help more businesses put AI to work in their day-to-day operations.” | World News
In a move to reassure investors, OpenAI has appointed Denise Dresser, former CEO of Slack and veteran of Salesforce, as its first chief of revenue. Dresser will oversee global revenue strategy, focusing on integrating AI into businesses' daily operations.
Dresser's appointment comes as OpenAI faces increasing competition from rivals like Google, which recently unveiled Gemini 3. Despite having 800 million weekly users on ChatGPT, OpenAI's valuation of $500 billion is under pressure due to its significant financial obligations to cloud computing providers.
As OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman works to improve the platform and delay other developments, the company is exploring new revenue streams. While it generates revenue from premium ChatGPT subscriptions, most users rely on the free version. OpenAI has also introduced its web browser, Atlas, in an attempt to compete with Google's Chrome.
Dresser's experience in integrating companies and leading revenue growth at Salesforce and Slack positions her well to drive OpenAI's revenue strategy. Her appointment marks a significant step towards making AI technology profitable and addressing investor concerns about an AI bubble.
