Coursera, one of the world’s leading online learning platforms, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ashutosh Gupta as the Managing Director for India & Asia Pacific. This strategic leadership move reinforces Coursera’s commitment to expanding its footprint and impact across the dynamic and fast-growing region.
With a career marked by innovation, strategic thinking, and an unwavering commitment to digital transformation, Ashutosh Gupta brings a wealth of experience to Coursera. His role will be pivotal in driving the company’s mission to provide accessible, high-quality education to learners, institutions, and governments across Asia Pacific.
“I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Managing Director, India & Asia Pacific at Coursera,” said Ashutosh Gupta in a recent statement. “I look forward to partnering with stakeholders across the region to make world-class education more accessible and impactful.”
Prior to this role, Ashutosh held various leadership positions across the tech and education industries, where he led transformative initiatives and helped scale operations across diverse markets.
The appointment comes at a time when online education is playing an increasingly critical role in shaping the future of work and learning. With Ashutosh Gupta at the helm, Coursera is well-positioned to accelerate growth, deepen partnerships, and drive innovation throughout the Asia Pacific region.
About Coursera
Founded in 2012 by Stanford professors Daphne Koller and Andrew Ng, Coursera is a global platform for online learning that offers courses, certificates, and degree programs from world-renowned institutions and companies.

