Gupta brings over two decades of regional leadership experience to spearhead Coursera’s growth across Asia Pacific amid surging demand for digital and AI-focused skills.
New Delhi, July 7, 2025:Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR), a global leader in online learning, has announced the appointment of Ashutosh Gupta as Managing Director for India and Asia Pacific. In this role, Gupta will lead Coursera’s enterprise business across the region, collaborating with companies, educational institutions, and governments to equip students, employees, and citizens with skills essential for the digital economy.
“Ashutosh’s deep experience in the region and his work with mission-driven organizations 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 proven ability to scale regional businesses will be critical as we support institutions navigating rapid change and preparing their communities for an AI-driven future.”
Gupta brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across India and Southeast Asia, specializing in business growth, digital innovation, and scaling operations. Most recently, he was an Operating Partner at Avataar Ventures, where he advised SaaS companies on go-to-market strategies and revenue acceleration across India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. Previously, as Country Manager for LinkedIn India, he led LinkedIn Marketing Solutions’ mid-market and SMB business across APAC, spearheading localization efforts and driving strong regional revenue growth. His career also includes senior roles at Google, Cognizant, and Infosys, where he led global transformation programs and managed strategic client relationships.
“I’m thrilled to join Coursera at such a pivotal time for the region,” said Ashutosh Gupta. “Asia Pacific, with its large and young population, is at the forefront of AI-led transformation. Having worked closely with institutions across the region, I’ve seen first-hand the impact of trusted, flexible, and job-relevant learning. I’m excited to advance 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 deepens its presence in Asia Pacific, where demand for industry-aligned micro-credentials, AI-powered tools, and credit pathways is accelerating. With some of the world’s most forward-looking education and AI policies, coupled with strong government support, the region is primed for transformation. Coursera, with more than 59 million learners and hundreds of enterprise customers across Asia Pacific, is well-positioned to help campuses, governments, and businesses build a more skilled, adaptable, and future-ready talent pool.
About Coursera
Founded in 2012 by Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, Coursera’s mission is to provide universal access to world-class learning. Today, it is one of the world’s largest online learning platforms, with over 175 million registered learners as of March 31, 2025. Coursera partners with more than 350 leading universities and industry leaders to offer a diverse catalog of courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, and degrees. As a Delaware public benefit corporation and B Corp, Coursera is committed to helping institutions worldwide upskill and reskill their workforces in high-demand fields such as GenAI, data science, technology, and business.
