Open AI hires Raghav Gupta as Head of Education - India & APAC

Raghav Gupta joins after his stint as MD - India & Asia-Pacific at Coursera

by e4m Staff
Published: Aug 26, 2025 8:06 AM | 2 min read

Open AI has roped in Raghav Gupta as Head of Education - India & Asia Pacific.

Raghav Gupta joins after his stint as Managing Director of India and Asia-Pacific at Coursera.

In a social media post, Gupta spoke about "starting a new chapter".

"Some milestones feel bigger than others. Today I’m starting a new chapter as Head of Education for India and Asia Pacific at OpenAI.

Throughout my career, I’ve focused on using technology to drive social impact, especially in education.

ChatGPT is now one of the world’s most popular learning tools, particularly in India, where millions of students use it daily for homework help, exam prep, and exploring new ideas. But to make real progress, it’s crucial we work with educators and institutions to ensure AI strengthens learning, helps teachers, and meets the unique needs of India’s education system.

We took an important first step today at our inaugural India Education Summit by launching the OpenAI Learning Accelerator.

Through partnerships with leading institutions including IIT Madras, AICTE and ARISE, this initiative will fund innovative research on AI and learning, distribute nearly half a million ChatGPT licenses to educational institutions, and deliver practical training for educators and students nationwide.

This is just the beginning. Excited to start this new journey and connect with educators, students, and institutions interested in exploring how AI can positively shape the future of education."

Gupta was with Coursera for 8 years having joined the platform as Director - India and APAC in 2017. His elevation as Managing Director came in August 2019.