Head of Asia-pacific, Global Affairs

**About the Team**:
OpenAI’s mission is to ensure that artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits all of humanity. Achieving this goal requires more than cutting-edge research—it demands deep, ongoing engagement with the policymakers, communities, and institutions shaping the future of AI.
The Global Affairs team leads this engagement. We cultivate authentic, collaborative relationships with public officials, regulators, multilateral bodies, civil society leaders, and the broader AI policymaking community to ensure that diverse perspectives inform our work. By bringing external insights into OpenAI and sharing our own learnings transparently, we help advance thoughtful regulation, responsible industry standards, and governance frameworks that promote the safe and beneficial development of AI technologies.
In close partnership with our research, product, and policy colleagues, we work across regions to anticipate emerging issues, craft forward-looking strategies, and champion policies that align technological progress with human values. Our mission is to help shape the global conversation on AI and ensure that the benefits of this transformative technology reach people everywhere.
About the Role
OpenAI is seeking a visionary and highly accomplished leader to serve as
Head of Asia-Pacific, Global Affairs
- In this role, you will lead a team of public policy professionals to drive OpenAI’s policy engagements across the Asia-Pacific region. You will shape regional campaigns, partnerships, and high-level government engagement to advance OpenAI’s mission while navigating complex regulatory environments. Reporting to the VP of Global Affairs and serving on the APAC regional leadership team, you will initiate cross-functional initiatives and act as a trusted advisor to OpenAI’s global leadership. This role includes representing OpenAI at the highest political levels, shaping AI policy debates and outcomes, and partnering with governments on initiatives that align AI with democratic values. As Head of APAC, you will play a defining role in ensuring AI is deployed responsibly and inclusively, helping billions of people benefit from the Intelligence Age
**In this role, you will**:
Campaigns and Partnerships
Design and execute multi-country campaigns and flagship partnerships with governments, universities, industry, NGOs, and civil society across the Asia-Pacific region. Lead integrated coalition-building initiatives that unite regional organizing, data insights, product launches, and commercial objectives to accelerate responsible AI adoption and shape policy. Champion initiatives on education and economic opportunity that align with OpenAI’s global mission and drive broad, inclusive AI adoption across APAC.
Policy & Government Engagement
Serve as OpenAI’s senior leader for public policy and government engagement across the Asia-Pacific region and cultivate relationships with heads of state, ministers, regulators, and multilateral institutions. Anticipate and shape legislative and regulatory trends on frontier AI; advise OpenAI executives on political risk, policy positioning, and regulatory strategy. Partner with governments to advance OpenAI for Countries initiatives and deliver transformative compute and AI infrastructure projects.
Strategy & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Set and execute the Global Affairs strategy for the APAC region in alignment with global priorities. Work closely with cross functional partners including our research, engineering, product, legal, communications, finance, and commercial teams to ensure policy strategies are tightly integrated with technical roadmaps and business objectives.
Leadership & Team Management
Lead and develop a high-performing team of policy professionals across multiple countries, fostering a culture of creativity, inclusivity, resilience, and accountability. Invest in team growth and professional development while maintaining the highest ethical standards.
Representation & Advocacy
Represent OpenAI at high-level summits, conferences, and bilateral dialogues. Serve as a visible advocate for the societal benefits of AI, advancing democratic AI principles and ensuring OpenAI’s voice is present in shaping the global conversation on AI.
**You’ll thrive in this role if you**:
Are a
seasoned leader
at the intersection of technology and public policy, comfortable working in ambiguous and rapidly evolving environments.
Inspire and develop diverse teams
, empowering colleagues to excel while maintaining accountability and high ethical standards.
Enjoy building coalitions
and thrive both independently and as part of a high-performing, peer-led global team.
Are a strong communicator and public advocate
who can translate complex technical and policy concepts into compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
Embrace cross-functional collaboration
and can unify technical, legal, commercial, and operational stakeholders around a shared mission
**We’re looking for a blend of**: