OpenAI names ex-Coursera chief Raghav Gupta as Education Head for India and APAC

In a strategic move to deepen its presence in Asia, OpenAI has appointed Raghav Gupta—former Coursera Asia-Pacific Managing Director—as the head of its education initiatives across India and the broader Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This announcement, made during the OpenAI Education Summit in New Delhi, marks a significant step in aligning artificial intelligence (AI) with digital education transformation. With plans to launch local AI programmes, research collaborations, and developer engagement, OpenAI is setting the stage to support India’s growing ambition to lead in AI-driven learning.

Leadership Appointment: Raghav Gupta Joins OpenAI

• Raghav Gupta brings nearly 8 years of experience from Coursera, where he scaled digital education across Asia.
• Appointed as head of education for India and APAC.
• Announced by Leah Belsky, VP of Education at OpenAI.

Partnerships and Talent Development

OpenAI is also partnering with the India AI Mission to,

• Expand technical training and AI exposure among Indian developers
• Foster innovation through public-private collaborations
• Recruit for new roles, particularly in enterprise sales and strategic accounts

Looking Ahead: OpenAI’s Long-Term Commitment to India

This educational expansion precedes the upcoming India visit of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, during which further strategic partnerships are expected to be announced. Gupta emphasized that these initiatives can transform India’s education ecosystem and support the country’s goal to be a global leader in AI-powered education.