OpenAI names Slack CEO Dresser as first chief of revenue as ChatGPT maker aims to make a profit

Core Insights - OpenAI has appointed Denise Dresser, former CEO of Slack, as its first chief of revenue, signaling a commitment to profitability from its AI technology [1] - Dresser will be responsible for overseeing global revenue strategy and facilitating the integration of AI into business operations [1] - OpenAI's ChatGPT has over 800 million weekly users, but the company is currently not profitable and has significant financial obligations exceeding $1 trillion [4] Company Developments - Denise Dresser's leadership at Salesforce spanned 14 years, and she played a key role in integrating Slack into Salesforce after its acquisition for $27.7 billion [1][2] - Rob Seaman, Slack's chief product officer, will temporarily take over Dresser's responsibilities following her departure [2] - OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, has issued a "code red" alert to improve ChatGPT and delay other product developments, indicating urgency in enhancing their flagship product [2] Market Context - OpenAI has experienced a commercial boom since the launch of ChatGPT over three years ago, but faces increasing competition from rivals like Google, which recently released its AI assistant, Gemini 3 [3] - Despite its high valuation of $500 billion, OpenAI's financial sustainability is under scrutiny due to its lack of profitability and substantial commitments to cloud computing and chip suppliers [4] - OpenAI generates revenue primarily from premium subscriptions to ChatGPT, but the majority of users access the free version, and the company has not yet explored advertising as a revenue stream [5]