Claude Code Product Head Cat Wu Leaves Anthropic

Nov 4, 2026
Cat Wu, who led product for Claude Code and also oversaw Cowork, left Anthropic on Friday. She did not disclose a reason for her departure.

Cat Wu, head of product for Claude Code at Anthropic, left the company on Friday, Business Insider reports. Anthropic confirmed the departure, while Wu disclosed it Tuesday on X without giving a reason.

Wu joined Anthropic in 2024 after testing an early Claude Code prototype. The company released the tool in research preview in February 2025, and Wu led its product work alongside creator Boris Cherny. She also oversaw Cowork, Anthropic's tool for tasks outside software development.

Her exit follows the departure of Claude Code engineers Thariq Shihipar and Anthony Morris in October. Anthropic is preparing for an initial public offering later this month.

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