OpenAI has appointed former Uber India and South Asia President Prabhjeet Singh as its Managing Director for India, signalling a major push to strengthen its presence in one of the company’s fastest-growing markets. Singh will join OpenAI in September and become the company’s most senior executive in India, leading its business strategy and expansion across the country.
In his new role, Singh will oversee consumer growth, enterprise adoption, strategic partnerships, regulatory engagement and day-to-day operations. He will report to Kiran Mani, Managing Director for Asia Pacific, and will work closely with businesses, developers, government institutions and policymakers to expand the use of OpenAI’s artificial intelligence technologies across India.
Singh joins OpenAI after spending nearly 11 years at Uber, where he most recently served as President for India and South Asia. During his tenure, he led the company’s operations across India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, introduced new mobility services and helped expand Uber’s presence in the region through partnerships and digital initiatives. His experience in building large-scale businesses is expected to play a key role in OpenAI’s next phase of growth in India.
The appointment reflects OpenAI’s increasing focus on India, which has emerged as the company’s second-largest market for ChatGPT users globally. India is also among OpenAI’s fastest-growing markets for enterprise AI adoption and software development tools such as Codex. Over the past year, the company has expanded its local presence through new offices, strategic partnerships and investments aimed at supporting businesses, developers and educational institutions.
For Singh, the move marks a transition from mobility to artificial intelligence, while for OpenAI it represents another significant investment in India.
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