Mark Bambury joins OpenAI as Head of OpenAI EMEA, Ads

In his new role, Bambury will work with companies and agencies across the EMEA region

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Published: Sep 25, 2026 10:54 AM  | 1 min read
Mark Bambury Appointed Head of OpenAI EMEA, Ads to Drive Innovation
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  • Mark Bambury has been appointed as Head of OpenAI EMEA, Ads, as announced in a LinkedIn post.
  • His role will focus on the intersection of AI, advertising, and consumer engagement across the EMEA region.
  • Bambury expressed enthusiasm for shaping the future of advertising and supporting business growth through AI.
  • He acknowledged his former colleagues and thanked his new team at OpenAI for their support and welcome.

Mark Bambury has joined OpenAI as Head of OpenAI EMEA, Ads. Bambury announced the new role through a LinkedIn post, marking his move to the company as it expands its focus on advertising and the evolving relationship between AI, consumers and brands.

In his new role, Bambury will work with companies and agencies across the EMEA region. He said AI is changing how people discover products and how businesses connect with customers, adding that he looks forward to helping shape the emerging advertising landscape and support business growth.

"I’m excited to share that I’ve joined OpenAI as Head of OpenAI EMEA, Ads. AI is changing how people discover products and how businesses connect with customers. I’m looking forward to working with companies and agencies across EMEA to shape this new era of advertising and help them grow", the LinkedIn post read.

Bambury also thanked his former colleagues, partners and friends for their support throughout his career. He expressed appreciation to his new teammates at OpenAI for the warm welcome during his first week at the company.

Published On: Sep 25, 2026 10:54 AM