DIVYA DELHI : AI startup Anthropic has appointed former Microsoft India managing director Irina Ghose as its first India head. Ghose will serve as managing director of Anthropic India, marking her exit after a 24-year career at Microsoft, where she last held the role of MD. The appointment comes as Anthropic accelerates its India expansion, following its announcement to open an office in Bengaluru. The company said India is its second-largest market and is currently hiring for AI sales roles.Founded in 2021, Anthropic is a major player in the global AI race and is backed by firms including Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Nvidia.
