Anthropic Taps Former Microsoft India MD to Lead Bengaluru Expansion

Anthropic Taps Former Microsoft India MD to Lead Bengaluru Expansion

Anthropic Taps Ex-Microsoft India MD to Lead Bengaluru AI Push In a strategic move signaling deep commitment to the Indian market, Anthropic has named Irina Ghose—former managing director of Microsoft India—as the leader of its new Bengaluru office. The appointment comes as the U.S.-based AI startup races to establish a physical foothold in one of the world’s fastest-growing tech hubs. With India now ranking as Anthropic’s second-largest user base for its Claude AI assistant, this leadership hire is more than symbolic—it’s a calculated play for long-term influence in a market where generative AI adoption is surging among developers, enterprises, and government agencies. Credit: Google Why India Matters More Than Ever for Anthropic India isn’t just another international market—it’s quickly becoming a cornerstone of global AI strategy. According to internal data shared by Anthropic, Indian users are among the most active when it comes to technical and productivity-focused tasks on Claude, p…