OpenAI Appoints Former Uber India Chief Prabhjeet Singh as Managing Director for India

OpenAI has officially appointed Prabhjeet Singh as its Managing Director for India. This strategic move aims to accelerate the company’s engagement in one of the world's largest and most dynamic technology markets. Singh transitions to this role following his extensive leadership tenure as the President of Uber India and South Asia, where he oversaw regional growth, strategy, and operational scale.

As the Managing Director, Singh will lead OpenAI's efforts to deepen its presence in India, focusing on regional partnerships, developer ecosystems, and the integration of AI-driven solutions across key sectors. The hire reflects OpenAI’s growing global expansion mandate, as it seeks to build localized teams that can navigate complex regulatory environments while driving AI adoption among Indian businesses and startups.

The appointment is viewed as a major endorsement of India’s burgeoning AI sector. Industry experts expect Singh to play a pivotal role in aligning OpenAI’s global product roadmap with local requirements, including multilingual capabilities and vertical-specific applications for the Indian economy. His experience in managing platform-based businesses and government relationships is seen as a crucial asset for OpenAI’s long-term growth in the country.