According to official news, OpenAI announced the appointment of BlackRock executive Adebayo "Bayo" Ogunlesi as a member of the board of directors. As the founding partner, chairman and CEO of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), one of the infrastructure investment platforms, and a senior managing director of BlackRock, Ogunlesi has extensive leadership experience and expertise in corporate finance, infrastructure investment and global market strategy. This appointment further supplements the board's depth in technology, AI safety, cybersecurity, regulation, economics, non-profit and governance, and enhances its ability to oversee the company's progress towards AGI.