Peter Samak

Peter Samak is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in product management, strategy, and operations across various technology companies. As a Member of the Technical Program Staff at OpenAI since August 2025, Peter previously served as the Head of Business Operations and International at Nextdoor, where responsibilities included managing international operations and leading strategic initiatives for cloud financial management. Prior roles include Director of Product Management at Intuit, where Peter oversaw QuickBooks Online for Accountants, and Senior Director of Global Product Management at PayPal, leading multiple product groups and achieving significant revenue growth. Peter's career also includes management positions at 118218, Webraska, CitiKey, and BearingPoint, where contributions spanned product development and business strategy. Peter holds advanced degrees from ESCP Business School and a recent certification in Corporate Climate Change Risk Management from Yale School of Management.