Irina Ghose named Managing Director for India at Anthropic

Irina Ghose has been appointed Managing Director for India at Anthropic as the company prepares to launch its first office in the country. Bringing over 30 years of experience in scaling technology organizations, Irina most recently served as Managing Director at Microsoft India, where she played a pivotal role in accelerating AI adoption across sectors including BFSI, healthcare, manufacturing, and government. Throughout her career, she has built high-performing teams, fostered partner ecosystems, and championed digital skilling initiatives to drive both business growth and social impact.

“India has a unique opportunity to shape how AI is developed and deployed at scale,” said Irina. “Indian organizations are moving beyond experimentation toward applied AI, where trust, safety, and long-term impact matter as much as innovation. Anthropic’s mission aligns with my belief that technology should empower people, expand access, and create lasting value across India’s diverse languages and communities.”

“Irina’s expertise in scaling technology businesses and driving enterprise transformation makes her the ideal leader for our India expansion,” said Chris Ciauri, Managing Director of International at Anthropic. “As we grow our teams and deepen engagement across India’s public and private sectors, Irina will ensure our approach is rooted in local insight and aligned with our mission.”

Anthropic’s India team will work closely with policymakers and academic institutions, strengthen developer engagement, and forge partnerships with enterprises and organizations leveraging AI to address local challenges.