OpenAI has appointed Prabhjeet Singh as its first Managing Director for India, marking a significant leadership hire as the company accelerates its expansion in one of the world’s fastest-growing AI markets.
Singh will officially assume the role in September 2026 and become OpenAI’s senior-most executive in India. He will report to Kiran Mani, Managing Director for Asia Pacific and Japan, and lead the company’s growth strategy across the country.
In his new role, Singh will oversee OpenAI’s India operations, driving consumer adoption of ChatGPT, expanding enterprise partnerships, supporting developers and startups, and strengthening engagement with policymakers as India’s artificial intelligence ecosystem continues to evolve.
The appointment follows Singh’s departure from Uber India, where he spent more than 11 years in leadership roles. Joining the company in 2015 as General Manager and Head of Strategy, he was later elevated to President of Uber India and South Asia in 2020. During his tenure, he played a key role in expanding Uber’s business, advancing electric mobility initiatives, and integrating the platform with India’s digital public infrastructure.
An alumnus of IIT Kharagpur and IIM Ahmedabad, Singh previously worked at McKinsey & Company and Lehman Brothers before joining Uber.
The appointment comes as OpenAI continues to strengthen its presence across the Asia-Pacific region, with India emerging as a strategic market for consumer AI adoption, enterprise deployment, and developer innovation.