New Delhi: OpenAI has appointed former Uber India and South Asia President Prabhjeet Singh as its Managing Director for India, marking a significant step in the artificial intelligence company’s expansion strategy in one of its fastest-growing markets. Singh will join the ChatGPT maker in September and become the company’s highest-ranking executive in India.
The appointment reflects OpenAI’s increasing focus on India as a key market for AI adoption, innovation and enterprise growth. In his new role, Singh will lead the company’s operations across consumer services, enterprise partnerships, policy engagement and business development.
He will report to Kiran Mani, Managing Director for Asia Pacific (APAC), and will play a central role in expanding OpenAI’s presence across the country.
OpenAI strengthens its India strategy
India has emerged as one of OpenAI’s most important markets as demand for artificial intelligence tools continues to grow among businesses, developers, educational institutions and government organisations.
Over the past year, the company has significantly expanded its engagement with Indian enterprises and policymakers while strengthening its local presence.
In November 2025, OpenAI opened its first office in New Delhi, signalling its long-term commitment to supporting India’s rapidly evolving AI ecosystem.
With Prabhjeet Singh’s appointment, the company aims to accelerate AI adoption while building stronger partnerships across industries.
What Prabhjeet Singh will oversee
As Managing Director for India, Singh will be responsible for driving OpenAI’s growth strategy across multiple segments.
His responsibilities will include expanding consumer adoption of AI products, strengthening enterprise partnerships, engaging with regulators and policymakers, and overseeing business operations across the country.
He will also work closely with educational institutions, developers and government agencies to encourage responsible adoption of artificial intelligence technologies.
The role places him at the centre of OpenAI’s efforts to establish a stronger footprint in one of the world’s largest technology markets.
From IIT and IIM to global technology leadership
Prabhjeet Singh brings a strong academic and professional background to the role.
He graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur before earning an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad, two of India’s most prestigious educational institutions.
His career began in the financial sector, where he worked as a Senior Analyst at Lehman Brothers in London.
He later joined McKinsey & Company as a Senior Associate, gaining experience in strategy and business consulting before moving into the technology industry.
Nearly a decade at Uber
Singh joined Uber in 2015 and initially led strategic initiatives for the ride-hailing company.
Over the next decade, he held several leadership positions before becoming President of Uber India and South Asia.
In that role, he oversaw Uber’s operations across one of the company’s largest international markets, helping drive business growth, partnerships and expansion throughout the region.
His extensive experience in scaling technology businesses is expected to support OpenAI’s ambitions in India.
Why India matters to OpenAI
India has become one of the fastest-growing markets for artificial intelligence, with increasing adoption across sectors including education, healthcare, financial services, software development and public administration.
OpenAI has been actively working with developers, enterprises and policymakers to encourage the responsible use of AI while expanding access to its products and services.
The appointment of a dedicated India Managing Director highlights the company’s intention to deepen its engagement with local stakeholders and support the country’s growing AI ecosystem.
A major leadership appointment
Prabhjeet Singh’s appointment marks one of OpenAI’s most significant leadership moves in India to date.
As the company continues investing in local partnerships and expanding its presence, Singh is expected to play a key role in driving AI adoption across consumer and enterprise markets.
With India emerging as a strategic priority for global AI companies, the appointment underscores OpenAI’s long-term commitment to supporting innovation and responsible AI development in the country.
Excerpt: OpenAI has appointed former Uber India chief Prabhjeet Singh as Managing Director for India to lead its expansion across consumer, enterprise and AI partnerships.
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