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Brian Naji

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Partner Director, SI Partnerships at OpenAI
📍 Plymouth, Michigan, United States

Brian Naji is a partnerships leader at OpenAI, specializing in go-to-market strategy and strategic alliances. He previously led global GSI and audit alliances at Drata, building the function from inception. His career began in consulting at Protiviti after earning a BA in Economics and Accounting from UC Santa Barbara.

Brian shares his expertise on strategic alliances and cybersecurity partnerships through his "Partnerships Junkie" blog.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Partner Director, SI Partnerships
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Plymouth, Michigan, United States
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GTM Partnership Strategy
His career is focused on building and executing go-to-market strategies through strategic alliances at companies like OpenAI, Drata, and Workiva.
AI Partner Ecosystems
In his current role at OpenAI, he is focused on building and growing the partner ecosystem as AI models become more capable.
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Work history

7-2026
Partner Director, SI Partnerships
OpenAI
4-2025 - 7-2026
Senior Director, Global Partnerships, GSI & Audit/Advisory
Drata
1-2023 - 4-2025
Director, Global Partnerships
Drata
10-2021 - 1-2023
Director, Partnerships & Alliances, GSI
Workiva
7-2019 - 10-2021
Strategic Alliances & Partnerships Lead, GSI
Optro
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Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
UC Santa Barbara
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