Anthropic Appoints Irina Ghose as India MD Ahead of Bengaluru Office Launch

AI startup Anthropic has appointed Irina Ghose as its Managing Director for India, as the company prepares to open its first India office in Bengaluru in early 2026. Ghose brings decades of technology leadership experience and joins Anthropic after a 24-year tenure at Microsoft, where she most recently served as Managing Director for Microsoft India. 

The move is part of Anthropic’s strategy to expand its global presence, with India emerging as a key market for the company. Backed by Google and Amazon, Anthropic has seen significant adoption of its AI chatbot, Claude, in India, particularly for technical and programming-focused applications. Ghose’s appointment underscores the company’s intention to strengthen local leadership, scale operations, and deepen engagement with India’s rapidly growing AI ecosystem. Ghose brings a wealth of experience in driving large-scale operations, technology strategy, and organizational leadership. Industry experts say her appointment positions Anthropic to leverage India’s technical talent pool, build its presence in a highly competitive AI market, and accelerate growth at a time when AI adoption in enterprises and startups is rising rapidly. 

Anthropic’s Bengaluru office is expected to serve as a hub for engineering, product development, and regional operations, enabling closer collaboration with Indian clients and developers. With Ghose at the helm, the company is focused on driving innovation, scaling local operations, and ensuring Claude meets the growing demand for AI solutions in India and the broader Asia-Pacific region. Ghose’s appointment is seen as a strategic leadership move that aligns with Anthropic’s broader global expansion plans. As AI adoption continues to accelerate worldwide, the company’s focus on India reflects the market’s importance in shaping the future of AI technologies and digital innovation.