Coursera has named Ashutosh Gupta as its new Managing Director for India and Asia Pacific (APAC), signaling a sharper focus on enterprise upskilling and AI-driven learning in the region.
Gupta will steer regional strategy and partnerships with governments, universities, and businesses to expand the adoption of Coursera’s AI-powered learning tools and micro-credentials. His appointment comes amid rising demand for digital skills, public-private education initiatives, and AI transformation across APAC.
With over 20 years in digital transformation and go-to-market strategy, Gupta previously advised SaaS firms as an Operating Partner at Avataar Ventures and led LinkedIn’s marketing solutions for APAC mid-market and SMB segments. He has also held senior roles at Google, Cognizant, and Infosys.
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Coursera said Gupta’s expertise in public-private partnerships and scaling regional businesses will be critical as it helps institutions adapt to an AI-first world. The platform currently serves over 59 million learners in APAC and is expanding its academic and industry partnerships to meet the region’s evolving skilling needs.
