Dresser Joins OpenAI as CRO

Denise Dresser, formerly CEO of Slack, has been appointed as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at OpenAI. She will spearhead OpenAI's global revenue strategy, focusing on enterprise solutions and customer success. Dresser's experience includes leading Slack through its integration with Salesforce and holding key sales leadership roles at Salesforce for over a decade.

OpenAI is aiming to strengthen its enterprise AI business as companies increasingly integrate AI into their core operations. The company reports that 75% of workers have experienced improvements in work speed or quality due to AI, with some saving considerable time. Currently, OpenAI serves over one million business customers, including major corporations, utilising its technology for customer interactions, internal processes and daily workflows.

Dresser's appointment aligns with OpenAI's strategy to expand its enterprise presence and make AI more accessible to businesses. OpenAI aims to put AI tools in the hands of millions of workers across various industries, leveraging Dresser's experience in scaling platforms and driving enterprise transformation.