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# Cat Wu: joining OpenAI to lead product management for Core Products

Cat Wu (@_catwu), X, 2026-11-04.
Source: https://x.com/_catwu/status/2118137612577968402

## Why it matters

First-hand announcement of the Claude Code product lead's move to OpenAI (2.6M views).

## Summary

First-hand announcement of the Claude Code product lead's move to OpenAI (2.6M views).

## Archived text

> Some news: I’m joining OpenAI to lead product management for Core Products!
> 
> I have a lot of respect for OpenAI for showing the world that scaling works, for bringing AI to over a billion people, and for believing great products are core to the mission.
> 
> I’m excited to work with @thsottiaux, an incredible PM team, and everyone across OpenAI. Together, we’ll build agents that have your back and your team’s, and keep you in control, so you get more time for the people and work you love.
> 
> Lots to learn, and lots to build. Please keep your feedback coming!

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## Cited in

- 2026-11-04: [Cat Wu, product lead for Claude Code and Cowork, leaves Anthropic and joins OpenAI to lead Core Products PM](https://postcutoff.com/e/2026-11-04-cat-wu-leaves-anthropic/)