June 25, 2026

Anthropic hires Orange’s AI chief Steve Jarrett to expand in Europe

Anthropic has hired Steve Jarrett, the former Chief AI officer of French telecom group Orange, as part of its expansion efforts in Europe. Jarrett, who has been with Orange since 2019, will join Anthropic on August 25 and will be based in Paris. His role will focus on helping the company tailor its products to meet the specific needs of the European and African markets, aligning with the trend of AI firms adapting their offerings for regional customization. This move follows Anthropic’s recent opening of its sixth European office in Milan, indicating its commitment to growth in the region.

Orange: Orange is a leading French telecommunications group delivering mobile, broadband, and related services across Europe and Africa. Its Chief AI Officer role focused on integrating artificial intelligence into telecom operations until the recent departure of that leader to an AI-focused organization.
Anthropic: Anthropic is a U.S. artificial intelligence company developing advanced AI systems with an emphasis on safety and reliability. The firm is actively expanding its footprint in Europe, recently opening an office in Milan and now hiring specialized talent to tailor its products for regional requirements.
Steve Jarrett: Steve Jarrett served as Chief AI Officer at Orange, overseeing the telecom group’s artificial intelligence strategy and initiatives since joining in 2019. He will join Anthropic in August, based in Paris, to support adaptation of AI products for European and African markets.

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