Sandhya Devanathan, former head of Meta India and Southeast Asia, has joined OpenAI as Vice President for Southeast Asia and Australia. She will be the company’s most senior leader responsible for the region and will be based in Singapore. Devanathan reports to Kiran Mani, Managing Director of OpenAI for Asia-Pacific, according to livemint.com.
Devanathan’s appointment comes amid OpenAI’s push to expand its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. She will oversee operations and strategy across Southeast Asia and Australia, leveraging her extensive experience at Meta. The leadership role was newly created to support OpenAI’s regional growth plans. Devanathan’s move was confirmed by OpenAI and reported by livemint.com.
This leadership addition underscores OpenAI’s focus on strengthening its foothold in emerging markets with significant AI adoption potential. Devanathan’s background at Meta, where she led operations in India and Southeast Asia, positions her to navigate the diverse and rapidly evolving technology landscape in the region. OpenAI’s expansion aligns with broader industry trends of AI companies investing in Asia-Pacific markets.
Devanathan’s role as Vice President for Southeast Asia and Australia marks a strategic step for OpenAI’s regional ambitions. She will be based in Singapore, a key hub for technology and innovation in Asia. Kiran Mani continues to lead OpenAI’s Asia-Pacific efforts as Managing Director, with Devanathan reporting directly to him, livemint.com reported.