Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic has taken a major step toward strengthening its presence in India by appointing Irina Ghose as Managing Director of its India operations. The appointment comes ahead of the official launch of Anthropic’s first Indian office in Bengaluru, signaling the company’s intent to deepen its engagement with one of the world’s fastest-growing AI markets.
With over two decades of experience at Microsoft, Irina Ghose brings extensive leadership expertise, industry insight, and a strong understanding of enterprise technology ecosystems. Her entry into Anthropic marks a significant milestone as the company looks to scale its popular AI chatbot Claude and expand adoption of its advanced AI tools across India.
Anthropic Appoints Irina Ghose as India Managing Director
Anthropic’s decision to hire Irina Ghose underscores the importance of India in its global growth strategy. Announcing her appointment, Chris Ciauri, Managing Director of International at Anthropic, emphasized her role in shaping the company’s regional approach.
He noted that as Anthropic expands its teams and deepens collaboration with both public and private sector organizations in India, Ghose will play a critical role in ensuring that the company’s strategy is rooted in local insight while staying aligned with Anthropic’s broader mission of building safe and reliable AI systems.
Irina Ghose herself shared on LinkedIn that her new role would involve working closely with organizations, developers, and startups across India. She highlighted the transformative potential of AI, stating that Anthropic aims to help Indian enterprises leverage AI to improve operations, boost productivity, and create long-term value.
Why India Is a Key Market for Anthropic
India has rapidly emerged as a global hub for technology talent, startups, and digital innovation. According to Ghose, India is already Anthropic’s second-largest user base for Claude, making it a strategic priority for the company.
Data from Anthropic’s latest Economic Index reveals that nearly half of all Claude AI usage in India is concentrated in computer science and mathematical tasks. This highlights India’s strong technical orientation and growing demand for AI-powered solutions in areas such as software development, data analysis, automation, and research.
The high engagement with Claude also reflects India’s vibrant developer community and increasing adoption of “vibe coding” tools—AI-driven platforms that assist developers in writing, debugging, and optimizing code more efficiently.
Bengaluru Office to Anchor India Operations
Anthropic’s upcoming Bengaluru office will serve as the company’s first physical presence in the country. Bengaluru, often referred to as India’s Silicon Valley, is home to a thriving ecosystem of startups, global tech firms, and research institutions, making it an ideal base for Anthropic’s India expansion.
The company has announced that CEO Dario Amodei along with several senior executives will travel to India in February to officially inaugurate the office. The leadership team will also participate in the India AI Impact Summit, further demonstrating Anthropic’s commitment to engaging with policymakers, industry leaders, and the broader AI community.
Driving Localized AI Adoption in India
One of the key advantages of establishing local operations is the ability to deliver localized AI solutions. Irina Ghose has indicated that Anthropic’s India presence will allow the company to better understand regional needs, regulatory considerations, and industry-specific challenges.
By working closely with Indian startups, enterprises, and developers, Anthropic aims to tailor Claude AI and its other tools for use cases relevant to the Indian market—from fintech and healthcare to education, e-governance, and software services.
A Strategic Move for Anthropic’s Global Growth
Irina Ghose’s appointment as Managing Director of Anthropic India reflects the company’s long-term vision of global expansion with strong local leadership. Her experience at Microsoft, combined with India’s rapidly growing AI ecosystem, positions Anthropic to accelerate innovation and adoption of responsible AI technologies in the region.
As Claude continues to gain popularity among Indian users, Anthropic’s investment in leadership, infrastructure, and partnerships suggests that India will play a central role in shaping the future of the company’s AI offerings.
