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Jessie A Ellis
Nov 04, 2025 22:17

Anthropic appoints Hidetoshi Tojo as Head of Japan, marking a strategic expansion into the Japanese market with plans for local hiring and opening its first Asian office.

Anthropic, a prominent artificial intelligence company, has announced the appointment of Hidetoshi Tojo as the Head of Japan, signifying a strategic move to deepen its presence in the Japanese market. The decision comes as Anthropic prepares to launch its first Asian office in Tokyo, aiming to enhance its footprint in the region, according to Anthropic. Leadership and Experience Hidetoshi Tojo brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having previously served as the Japan Country Manager at Snowflake. His tenure there saw him build local operations that led to significant growth. His leadership experience extends to roles at Google Cloud Japan and Microsoft, both in the United States and Japan, positioning him well to lead Anthropic’s expansion efforts. Tojo expressed enthusiasm about his new role, highlighting the potential for Japanese companies to leverage Anthropic’s responsible AI solutions. “Japanese enterprises are rapidly integrating generative AI into their operations,” he noted, emphasizing the demand for secure and trustworthy AI technologies that Anthropic is known for. Strategic Partnerships and Market Growth Anthropic’s CEO and co-founder, Dario Amodei, commented on the company’s organic growth in Japan, mentioning successful collaborations with major corporations like Rakuten, NRI, and Panasonic. These partnerships have demonstrated the potential for AI to transform business operations and customer experiences in Japan. Amodei expressed excitement about deepening these collaborations and expanding Anthropic’s influence in the Japanese market. He noted that Tojo’s experience with tech giants such as Snowflake, Google, and Microsoft makes him an ideal leader for this expansion. Future Plans and Hiring Initiatives Anthropic plans to officially inaugurate…

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