Mariano-Florentino (Tino) Cuéllar to join Anthropic as Chief Global Affairs Officer
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Anthropic has appointed Mariano-Florentino (Tino) Cuéllar as its inaugural Chief Global Affairs Officer, where he will oversee the company’s policy initiatives, international partnerships, and governmental relations. Cuéllar brings extensive experience across law, technology, and public service, having previously led the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and served as a justice on the California Supreme Court. His academic career includes directing several Stanford research centers focused on international security and cyber policy, alongside advising multiple presidential administrations and federal boards. Recently, he co-chaired bipartisan efforts addressing nuclear proliferation and advanced artificial intelligence safety while teaching AI-related courses at Stanford Law School. After serving as a trustee for Anthropic’s Long-Term Benefit Trust since early 2026, he transitioned into this new executive role to help navigate the company’s expanding global engagements. Company leadership emphasized that his pragmatic approach and deep understanding of institutional change make him ideally suited to guide AI governance during a period of rapid technological development. Ultimately, Cuéllar’s appointment underscores Anthropic’s commitment to ensuring democratic societies play a central role in shaping how advanced AI impacts economies, security, and everyday communities worldwide.
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