Ben Goodger
Ben Goodger is a prominent software engineer and the former lead developer of the Firefox browser. He has also co-founded the team behind Google Chrome and recently joined OpenAI, where he is reportedly working on a new web browser that integrates ChatGPT capabilities.
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Ben Goodger played a key role in the creation of Google's Chrome browser.
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New Zealand· 2026-03-07Goodger is an OpenAI executive who has been instrumental in creating Chrome.
The young Aussie who couldn’t say no to Meta; Australians making waves in Silicon Valley
Australia· 2025-11-21
Goodger is, naturally, already effusive about his personal use of Atlas.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI releases first web browser, Atlas – with Kiwi Ben Goodger at spearhead: Tech InsiderNew Zealand· 2025-10-22
Ben Goodger is at or near the centre of OpenAI's plans after previously leading the development of the Firefox browser and co-founding the Chrome web browser.
Watch out, Google: OpenAI’s browser and its Kiwi creator are coming for Chrome – Tech InsiderNew Zealand· 2025-07-14
Ben Goodger is a former lead developer for Firefox and now works at OpenAI.
On The Up: The AI disruptors – Kiwis using new tech to boost their businesses and lead the wayNew Zealand· 2025-05-20
