OpenAI has appointed Thomas Lind to lead cyber and strategic risk within its national security policy team. Lind officially joined the company during the week of October 2, 2026.
Previously, Lind served as head of policy and senior advisor at the White House Office of the National Cyber Director from April 2025 to June 2026, where he focused on the intersection of AI policy and cybersecurity.
Lind played a key role in developing the June 2, 2026, executive order that established a voluntary government review process for high-capability AI models.
His new position at OpenAI involves managing cyber and strategic risks, leveraging his experience in shaping federal AI safety protocols and cybersecurity frameworks.
