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OpenAI Appoints Jason Adae as Director, AWS Partnerships for EMEA

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OpenAI has appointed Jason Adae as Director, AWS Partnerships for EMEA, reinforcing its enterprise partnerships leadership as demand for generative AI continues to accelerate across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
In his new role, Jason will work with OpenAI and Amazon Web Services (AWS) teams across the region to help organizations expand enterprise AI adoption through strategic cloud partnerships.
Strengthening Enterprise AI Partnerships
Announcing the appointment on LinkedIn, Jason reflected on the transition after spending eight years at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he worked closely with customers, partners, and colleagues across the cloud ecosystem.
He credited AWS's culture of innovation and bold thinking for shaping his professional journey while expressing gratitude to the leaders and teams who supported his growth throughout his tenure.
Driving AI Adoption Across EMEA
As Director, AWS Partnerships for EMEA, Jason will focus on expanding collaboration between OpenAI and AWS to help enterprises deploy AI securely and at scale.
He highlighted the growing momentum behind OpenAI's enterprise offerings, pointing to customer success stories across the region, including organizations leveraging OpenAI technologies to improve cybersecurity, software development, operational efficiency, and customer experiences.
Jason also noted the increasing opportunities created through the availability of OpenAI models on Amazon Bedrock, alongside the recently launched OpenAI Partner Network, which enables organizations to access implementation expertise and accelerate AI transformation.
Looking Ahead
Jason's appointment reflects OpenAI's continued investment in strengthening strategic partnerships that enable enterprises to adopt generative AI with greater confidence, security, and scalability.
His extensive experience building cloud partnerships and working with enterprise customers positions him to help deepen collaboration between OpenAI and AWS while supporting AI innovation across EMEA.
About OpenAI
OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research and deployment company focused on developing safe and beneficial AI technologies. Its portfolio includes ChatGPT, enterprise AI solutions, developer platforms, and advanced foundation models that help organizations transform business operations through generative AI.