person
Anna Makanju
OpenAI VP of Global Impact; policy veteran
Former State Department and White House advisor; runs OpenAI's policy work. Represents OpenAI's public face in Washington and Brussels.
current VP of Global Impact, OpenAI
past Former Principal Director for Russia policy, US Department of Defense
Strategy positions
Governance firstendorses
Lead with regulation, treaties, liability regimesArgues OpenAI engages proactively with governments and advocates measured, risk-tiered regulation.
AI policy needs to be built by people who understand both the technology and the geopolitics.
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Record last updated 2026-04-25.