OpenAI’s Chief of Staff hiring highlights how the role links executive leadership, strategy and artificial intelligence in modern organizations.
New move in Silicon Valley
OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT, has opened a hiring process for a Chief of Staff position in Silicon Valley. The announcement drew attention for the company’s global relevance and symbolic meaning. It also shows that even an automation-focused organization needs human strategic support.
The search for a Chief of Staff reinforces a key point in the new technological era. Even at the forefront of artificial intelligence, someone who can convert complexity into action remains essential. In this way, OpenAI signals the importance of human judgment in decision-making.
Global and Brazilian growth of the role
According to the Chief of Staff Association (CSA), the future of organizations will be shaped by collaborative and purpose-driven leadership. The association projects that by 2030, over 60% of Fortune 500 companies will have a Chief of Staff among their top executives. Thus, the role is set to consolidate itself across global C-suites.
In Brazil, this movement advances with new programs focused on training and structuring the Chief of Staff career. Companies of different sizes are testing this leadership model. Moreover, they seek to combine technology, business vision and strategic coordination in one position.
Bridge between data and context
In a world dominated by data and algorithms, the Chief of Staff emerges as a bridge between technical capacity and contextual intelligence. This professional helps define priorities, push processes forward and keep strategy coherent. Originally created in the U.S. public sector, the role quickly gained ground in corporate environments.
The versatility of the position explains its rapid expansion. The Chief of Staff supports key decisions, coordinates initiatives and connects different areas with a strategic focus. Consequently, the role becomes crucial in companies facing fast pace and high complexity.
“The CoS has become an essential pillar in a scenario driven by data and artificial intelligence. This person brings the human perspective needed to interpret context and prioritize what matters. It goes beyond traditional executive support: this professional connects teams, turns leadership vision into motion and ensures each initiative advances precisely. That combination of strategic view and execution sustains sound decisions at the top level, something no technology can deliver alone,” says Carolina Laboissière, Regional Director of CSA in Brazil and Latin America.
Direct impact on leadership
CSA data indicates that companies with a Chief of Staff accelerate cross-functional projects and improve communication among departments. They also increase leadership effectiveness in volatile environments, such as startups and fintechs. Furthermore, global demand for specialized professionals has grown about 28% in the last two years.
In Brazil, sectors such as Finance, HR, Technology, Marketing and Startups show the strongest demand for this profile. Organizations search for strategic coordination and an integrated view of operations. Therefore, the role solidifies itself as a direct support to top leadership.
Three drivers of rising demand
According to CSA, three main factors explain why cutting-edge companies invest in the Chief of Staff role. The first is integration between technology and strategy. The second involves governance and ethical responsibility. The third relates to efficiency and execution focus.
With the expansion of generative AI, analytics and automation, leaders must align technology with business vision. The Chief of Staff acts as a strategic translator between the executive leadership and technical teams. In doing so, this role ensures technology serves a clear value-driven purpose.
On governance, the CoS supports building strong compliance and responsible AI-use practices. In organizations like OpenAI, this figure balances development speed with sustainable impact. Additionally, the role contributes to more transparency in automated decisions.
Regarding execution, AI accelerates processes but multiplies information flows. The Chief of Staff organizes priorities, coordinates strategic agendas and prevents resource dispersion. Often, this professional operates as the company’s “operating system”, connecting people, decisions and performance metrics.
“We are facing a structural shift in how organizations are led. Artificial intelligence has brought speed and complexity, and the Chief of Staff is gaining prominence by helping leaders navigate this new scenario with strategic clarity. In Brazil, we see consistent growth in interest for training and certification in this career,” adds Carolina Laboissière.
Connecting AI and human intelligence
Tools like ChatGPT have radically transformed work by processing data at scale and automating repetitive tasks. They also generate powerful insights to support faster decision-making. In theory, technology alone could handle many activities.
However, even ChatGPT needs someone to organize priorities and interpret information. The Chief of Staff turns technological potential into concrete business results. As a result, human presence remains indispensable, particularly in highly technological environments.
This professional connects artificial intelligence and human intelligence, ensuring that data becomes strategic decisions. In this sense, the role is central in the new leadership architecture. Its relevance is likely to increase further in the coming years.
About The Chief of Staff Association
Founded in 2020, The Chief of Staff Association (CSA) is the largest international association dedicated to Chiefs of Staff. It represents members in influential positions across more than 70 countries. The organization also focuses on training, certification and career development.
Its members work in several sectors and in some of the world’s most prominent organizations. These include Google, Deloitte, the United States government and Salesforce, among others. Thus, CSA stands as a key reference for this strategic role.