OpenAI Announces Permanent London Office with Capacity for Over 500 Employees
OpenAI announced plans to open its first permanent office in London, with a capacity for over 500 team members, starting in 2027. The company signed a lease for an 88,500 square foot space at Regent Quarter. OpenAI currently employs around 200 people in London across various roles.
CnbcOpenAI to Open Permanent London Office in 2027 OpenAI has announced plans for a permanent London office capable of accommodating more than 500 employees, following temporary operations since 2023.
The company told Reuters on Monday that it would start the office in 2027. OpenAI signed the lease for an 88,500 square foot space in London on Monday. The new office location is 88,500 square feet at Regent Quarter in London.
OpenAI is planning to set up its permanent office in London. The new office will house 544 employees.
Current Operations and Expansion Plans OpenAI currently employs around 200 people in London.
OpenAI currently employs approximately 200 people in London across research, engineering, customer support, policy, and sales roles. S. S.
Prior Developments and Halted Project OpenAI first opened its office in London in 2023.
K. The expansion supports OpenAI's intention to position London as a major international research center, though the company has faced prior project delays in the region.
Story Timeline
4 events- 2026-04-13
OpenAI signed lease for 88,500 square foot space in London and announced permanent office starting in 2027.
2 sourcesOpenAI · Unattributed - 2026 (recent)
OpenAI halted a major AI infrastructure project in the U.K.
1 sourceUnattributed - 2026-02
OpenAI announced London as its largest research hub outside the U.S.
1 sourceOpenAI - 2023
OpenAI first opened its office in London.
1 sourceUnattributed
Potential Impact
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Continued operations across research, engineering, policy, and sales in London.
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Establishment of London as primary non-U.S. research hub.
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Expansion of AI research presence in London, supporting growth to 544 employees from current 200.
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Strengthened recruitment from U.K. talent pool for AI roles.
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Potential shift in focus from halted U.K. infrastructure project to office-based operations.
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