OpenAI Hires Slack CEO Denise Dresser to Accelerate Enterprise AI Revenue Growth

OpenAI has announced the appointment of Denise Dresser, current CEO of Slack, as their new Chief Revenue Officer, marking a strategic move to accelerate enterprise business growth.

In her new role at OpenAI, Dresser will be responsible for overseeing the company's global revenue strategy, with particular focus on enterprise sales and ensuring customer success.

Dresser brings valuable experience from her time at Slack, where she successfully guided the messaging platform through its complex integration with Salesforce following the significant $27.7 billion acquisition completed in 2021.

Prior to her leadership at Slack, Dresser spent over ten years at Salesforce in executive positions, where she effectively managed global sales operations and built extensive enterprise technology experience.

This strategic hiring comes at a time when businesses are increasingly incorporating AI technologies into their fundamental processes rather than restricting them to experimental projects. OpenAI has emphasized that their tools are helping workers save considerable time and accomplish tasks that were previously considered beyond reach.

Financial reports highlighted by The Information in September revealed that OpenAI generated approximately $4.3 billion in revenue during the first half of 2025, representing an impressive 16% increase compared to their 2024 performance.

The Microsoft-backed AI leader has experienced substantial growth in business adoption of its AI models. According to company statements, more than one million organizations, including major enterprises like Walmart, Morgan Stanley, and Target, are now utilizing OpenAI's technology both for internal operations and customer-facing applications.