David Vélez and Robin Vince Join OpenAI Boards as AI Company Expands Global Leadership

OpenAI has announced the appointment of David Vélez, founder, Chairman and Global CEO of Nubank, and Robin Vince, Chairman and CEO of BNY, to the boards of both the OpenAI Foundation and OpenAI Group PBC, reinforcing its governance structure as the company enters a new phase of growth.

The appointments bring together two executives with extensive experience in banking, technology and international expansion. Rather than representing a symbolic addition to the company's leadership, the move reflects OpenAI's effort to strengthen the structures that will support its long-term development and operations.

OpenAI Reinforces Leadership at the Core of Its Organization

According to the company, both Vélez and Vince will serve on the boards of the OpenAI Foundation and OpenAI Group PBC, the two entities responsible for overseeing the organization's mission and corporate operations.

OpenAI stated that the executives contribute expertise in international leadership, financial services, technology and corporate governance—areas that have become increasingly important as the company expands both the commercial and societal impact of its artificial intelligence systems.

Their appointments place them at the center of the organization's strategic decision-making, where corporate direction, governance and institutional oversight converge.

Governance Becomes a Priority for the AI Industry

The generative AI market has evolved significantly since the first wave of widely adopted AI products. As the sector matures, attention has shifted beyond innovation toward how companies manage regulatory relationships, corporate partnerships, capital structures and operational risk.

Within this environment, OpenAI's decision reflects a focus on strengthening governance rather than simply adding high-profile executives. By bringing in leaders with backgrounds in highly regulated industries and global organizations, the company is reinforcing capabilities aligned with compliance, institutional oversight and long-term sustainability.

David Vélez Brings Experience Scaling Digital Financial Services

David Vélez founded Nubank, the Brazilian fintech platform that expanded from offering a no-fee credit card into a digital financial services company serving 135 million customers across Latin America.

His background combines product development, regional expansion and the execution of large-scale digital financial services—experience that aligns with the operational challenges of a technology company growing under increasing regulatory scrutiny.

Robin Vince Adds Expertise in Banking and Risk Management

Robin Vince serves as Chairman and CEO of BNY, one of the world's longest-established financial institutions with operations focused on custody, market infrastructure and financial services for institutional clients.

His experience includes traditional banking, regulatory supervision, risk management and the governance of a systemic financial institution, complementing Vélez's fintech background and adding another layer of expertise to OpenAI's leadership as the company continues to scale.