All people
TT

Executive · Founder · Engineer

Tang Tan

OpenAIChief Hardware Officer

Tan helped lead product design for the iPod, iPhone and Apple Watch, bringing experience in turning hardware concepts into consumer products.[1] He co-founded io with Jony Ive and other Apple veterans; its merger with OpenAI brought that team into the effort to build new ways of interacting with AI.[2]

Career & education

Current role
2025-present
Chief Hardware Officer
Previously
2024-2025
Co-founder and Chief Hardware Officer
2017-2024
Vice President, Product Design
Education

Work and education history is primarily focused on AI-relevant roles and may not be comprehensive.

References

  1. Tang Tan — MIT distinguished speaker discussionthetech.com

    Firsthand reporting of Tan’s talk; Apple product-design contributions.

  2. A letter from Sam & Jonyopenai.com

    Named io cofounders and completed July 2025 merger.

About this profile

Based on public sources. If accuracy is important, verify details using the links or references.

For corrections, updates, or requests to remove information, contact us.

Reviewed August 9, 2026 · Checked for accuracy and new information.

Sharing card

Related people