**Chaya Nayak Joins OpenAI After Nearly a Decade at Meta**
Chaya Nayak, formerly the Director of Product Management and Generative AI at Meta, has transitioned to OpenAI as of August 2025, according to her LinkedIn profile. In her announcement, Nayak expressed her excitement about collaborating with Irina Kofman on Special Initiatives, focusing on exploring new frontiers in artificial intelligence. She described this move as the “perfect next chapter” in her career.
Reflecting on her journey, Nayak shared memories from her early days at Facebook, where she initiated the ‘Data for Good’ project aimed at demonstrating the positive impact of data and AI on society. “What started as a bold experiment grew into the foundation of my career,” she noted.
Nayak did not anticipate that her initial weeks at the tech giant would evolve into nearly ten years of significant professional experiences. She remarked, “What I didn’t know then was that those first weeks would turn into nearly a decade of the most pivotal experiences of my life.”
During her tenure at Meta, Nayak gained invaluable skills, including confidence and resilience, which empowered her to pursue ambitious ideas. She emphasized the importance of the network of colleagues and friends she built, which played a crucial role in her career development.
Over her nearly nine years at Meta, Nayak contributed to various initiatives, including Disaster Maps, which supported communities in crisis. She was also involved with the Facebook Open Research and Transparency Team (FORT), focusing on data privacy and transparency, and played a key role during significant events like the 2020 US Elections, publishing research on Meta’s influence on democracy.
In her last 2.5 years at Meta, Nayak concentrated on Generative AI, contributing to the development of three generations of Llama and Meta AI, tackling complex challenges at an impressive pace.
As she embarks on this new journey with OpenAI, Nayak’s extensive experience and insights are expected to drive innovative advancements in the field of artificial intelligence.
**FAQ**
*What role did Chaya Nayak have at Meta before joining OpenAI?*
Chaya Nayak served as the Director of Product Management and Generative AI at Meta, where she worked on various initiatives, including disaster response and generative AI projects.
