Coursera, Inc., an online learning platform, has announced the appointment of Ashutosh Gupta as Managing Director for India and Asia Pacific. In this role, Gupta will lead Coursera’s enterprise operations across the region, working with companies, educational institutions, and governments to support skills development for the digital economy.
“Ashutosh’s deep experience in the region and his work with mission-driven organisations make him an ideal leader to drive Coursera’s next phase of growth in Asia Pacific,” said Karine Allouche, General Manager, Enterprise, Coursera. “His understanding of public-private partnerships, and track record of scaling regional businesses will be critical as we help institutions across the region navigate rapid change and prepare their communities for an AI-driven future.”
Gupta has over 20 years of leadership experience in India and Southeast Asia, with a focus on business development, digital operations, and scaling teams. Most recently, he was an Operating Partner at Avataar Ventures, where he advised SaaS firms on go-to-market strategies and revenue models across India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. Prior to that, he was the Country Manager for LinkedIn India and led LinkedIn Marketing Solutions’ mid-market and SMB business across the Asia Pacific region. During this period, he worked on localisation initiatives and regional revenue expansion. His previous roles include positions at Google, Cognizant, and Infosys, where he managed client relationships and transformation programmes.
“I’m thrilled to join Coursera at such a pivotal time for the region,” said Gupta. “Asia Pacific, with its large and young population, is at the heart of AI-led transformation. Having worked closely with institutions across the region, I’ve seen the value of trusted, flexible, and job-relevant learning first-hand. I’m excited to build on Coursera’s mission and help more learners unlock opportunity at scale.”
Gupta holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow and a B. Tech from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT BHU) Varanasi.
His appointment comes as Coursera expands its presence in the Asia Pacific region, where interest in micro-credentials, AI tools, and credit-linked learning pathways is increasing. The platform has over 59 million registered learners and numerous enterprise clients in the region.
