OpenAI Data Centre Chief Leaves Company
OpenAI has lost Chris Malone, its former head of data centres, adding another senior departure at a time when AI infrastructure has become central to the company’s growth plans. Malone left last week after joining in March 2025, following previous roles at Meta and Google. The timing is significant. Malone joined shortly after the launch of...
Nike Turnaround Tests Veteran CEO Elliott Hill
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Better Founder Lawsuit Exposes Governance Breakdown
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