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Brad Lightcap Chief Operating Officer (left)

Brad Lightcap

Chief Operating Officer (left), OpenAI

Executive Left Aug 11, 2026 Reports to Sam Altman Title confirmed Sep 15, 2026 (source)

Long-time operator who ran partnerships, enterprise deals and operations; left OpenAI in August 2026 to start something new.

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Who is Brad Lightcap?
Chief Operating Officer (left) at OpenAI (left aug 11, 2026). Long-time operator who ran partnerships, enterprise deals and operations; left OpenAI in August 2026 to start something new.
Who does Brad Lightcap report to?
Sam Altman, CEO and co-founder.