Coursera appoints Ashutosh Gupta as managing director for India, Asia Pacific

Online learning platform Coursera on Monday announced the appointment of Ashutosh Gupta as Managing Director for India and the Asia Pacific.

In this role, he will lead the company's enterprise business across the region, working closely with companies, campuses, and governments to equip students, citizens, and employees with skills 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 more than two decades of leadership experience in India and Southeast Asia, with a focus on business growth, digital innovation, and scaling operations. Most recently, he served as an Operating Partner at Avataar Ventures, advising SaaS companies on go-to-market strategy and revenue acceleration 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 APAC. He has also held senior roles at Google, Cognizant, and Infosys, leading global transformation programmes and managing strategic client relationships.

“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, and I’m excited to build on Coursera’s mission and help more learners unlock opportunity at scale,” said Gupta.

His appointment comes at a critical time as the edtech platform deepens its presence in Asia Pacific, where demand for industry-aligned micro-credentials, AI-powered tools, and credit pathways is accelerating.

Coursera has more than 59 million learners and hundreds of enterprise customers across the Asia Pacific.