American AI startup Anthropic has announced the expansion of its presence in Europe, appointing Guillaume Princen, former CEO of European company Mooncard, as head of EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). Anthropic announced the news on its website.

Anthropic expands in Europe

Princen says that Anthropic's expansion comes at a "critical time" when businesses need advanced artificial intelligence capabilities that prioritize security and privacy.

"To meet this remarkable demand, we're creating over 100 new roles this year dedicated to supporting our growing European customer base and ensuring our approach to responsible AI development continues to align with the region's high expectations," said Guillaume Princen, Head of EMEA at Anthropic.

The company plans to hire a variety of professionals in different regions - in the US, the UK and remotely. They are looking for developers, communicators, lawyers, marketers, engineers and a range of other specialists. Here is the full list and requirements.

This is said to be a continuation of Anthropic's expansion in Europe, as a small research office was opened in Zurich in early 2025, led by AI scientist Neil Goolsbee.

Anthropic president and co-founder Daniela Amodei said the company had long planned to deepen its investment in EMEA. So when they found a specialist to lead the region, they went for a "thoughtful expansion."

"EMEA has been central to our vision from the beginning. Since launching Claude in Europe last year, we've seen rapid organic growth amongst businesses and consumers alike, confirming the region’s strategic importance to Anthropic's future," said Daniela Amodei, President and co-founder of Anthropic.

Who is Guillaume Princen?

Guillaume has experience scaling technology companies across multiple markets. In 2014, he became Stripe's first employee outside of the United States. During his seven years at the company, he built and scaled Stripe's European division, opening 12 offices and leading the company's successful expansion in Europe.

Until 2024, he served as CEO of Mooncard, a European expense management platform. Princen's diverse background includes engineering, strategic consulting at McKinsey & Company, and active participation in the European tech startup ecosystem as an investor and advisor.

In March, Anthropic closed its latest round of funding, which valued the company at $61.5 billion. The $3.5 billion Series E round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, an international venture capital fund.