OpenAI has tapped Prabhjeet Singh, the former president of Uber India and South Asia, as its first managing director for India. The appointment signals a major escalation in the company's efforts to deepen its footprint in what it considers its largest market outside the United States.
The move comes as OpenAI expands offices, forms partnerships, and ramps up hiring across India. The country represents a strategic priority for the AI firm, which sees significant growth potential in its vast developer and enterprise ecosystem.
Singh brings leadership experience from Uber, where he oversaw the ride-hailing giant's operations in India and South Asia. His role at OpenAI will involve scaling the company's presence and building local relationships.
Industry observers view the hire as part of a broader trend of US tech firms appointing senior India-specific leaders to navigate regulatory and market complexities. It remains to be seen how Singh's experience in mobility translates to AI services.
Some analysts question whether one executive can accelerate adoption in a market where AI regulation remains uncertain and competition from local players is intense.