Anthropic announced the hiring of Irina Ghose as Managing Director for India as it prepares to open its first office in Bengaluru.
The news comes at a key moment: India is already the second-largest market for Claude.ai and the company wants to build local presence, both with teams and with public and academic partnerships. Why does that matter to you? Because local teams can turn global tech into solutions that actually fit daily needs—like faster loan approvals at your bank or telehealth that understands local languages.
What Anthropic announced
Irina Ghose will lead Anthropic's expansion in India and head the new team that will be based in Bengaluru. The company says its focus will be on strengthening ties with public policy makers, academic institutions, developers, and companies that use AI to solve local problems.
Why open an office now? Because AI adoption in India has moved beyond experiments into practical applications across sectors like banking, health, manufacturing, and government. Having local leadership makes it easier to understand those needs and design more responsible, tailored solutions.