**London, UK** – Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has embarked on a new chapter in his career, taking on senior advisory roles with leading US technology companies Microsoft and Anthropic. The appointments, confirmed on Thursday, October 9, 2025, see Sunak providing strategic guidance to both firms, with a firm commitment to donate all earnings from these positions to The Richmond Project, a charity he co-founded with his wife, Akshata Murty. This move marks Sunak's significant entry into the private tech sector, following his departure from 10 Downing Street in July 2024. ^[1][2][3]### A New Chapter in Tech Advisory Sunak's new roles involve offering "high-level strategic perspectives on macro-economic and geopolitical trends" and their intersection with technology and society. A^[4]t Microsoft, a $3.9 trillion technology company, he is expected to provide insights at events such as the annual Microsoft Summit. H^[5][6]is association with Microsoft comes after he lauded the company during his premiership as "one of the founding fathers of modern technology." ^[1]For Anthropic, an AI startup backed by Amazon and Google, Sunak's advisory capacity is described as "internally focused" and part-time. A^[5][2] spokesperson for Anthropic stated that his experience would offer "valuable strategic perspective" as the company works to ensure AI benefits humanity. A^[1]nthropic further noted that Sunak was "among the first global leaders to recognize AI's transformative potential," citing his establishment of the world's first AI Safety Institute and the inaugural AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park. ^[1][7]### Philanthropic Commitment and Ethical Oversight A cornerstone of Sunak's new appointments is his pledge to donate his entire compensation to The Richmond Project. T^[1][5][6]his charity, founded by Sunak and Murty earlier this year, is dedicated to improving numeracy across the UK, aiming to build confidence in mathematics and break down barriers to learning numbers in families and communities. ^[8][9]The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (ACOBA), the independent public body overseeing post-ministerial jobs, cleared Sunak's appointments with specific conditions. T^[4][2]hese stipulations prohibit him from lobbying the UK government or advising on UK policy matters for a period of two years from his last day in ministerial office in July 2024. A^[1][5][10]COBA emphasized the potential for "unfair access and influence" given Microsoft's substantial investments in the UK and Anthropic's significant interest in UK government policy. S^[10]unak has affirmed that he will comply with these regulations, ensuring his roles are strictly non-UK policy related. ^[5]* **Charity Focus:** The Richmond Project aims to enhance mathematical skills and numeracy across all age groups in the UK. *^[8] **ACOBA Conditions:** Sunak is barred from lobbying the UK government or advising on UK policy for two years post-premiership. *^[10] **Transparency:** The appointments emerged through letters published by Westminster's office of ACOBA on Thursday, October 9, 2025. *^[1] **Continued Public Service:** Sunak remains a Member of Parliament for Richmond and Northallerton. ^[5][9]### Sunak's Post-PM Portfolio and Tech Advocacy These advisory roles add to a growing portfolio for Sunak since leaving office. In July 2025, he returned to Goldman Sachs International as a senior adviser, a firm where he began his career as an analyst. H^[1][5][11]e has also reportedly delivered speeches to investment firms, earning significant fees. ^[1][4]During his tenure as Prime Minister from October 2022 to July 2024, Sunak was a prominent advocate for technology and artificial intelligence. H^[4][9]e spearheaded the UK's efforts to position itself as a global leader in AI safety and regulation, notably hosting the world's first AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park in November 2023. T^[1][7]his initiative also led to the establishment of the UK's AI Safety Institute. H^[9]is engagement with tech leaders included meetings with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and figures from OpenAI, in which Microsoft is a major investor. M^[1]icrosoft has recently committed another £22 billion in UK investment, building on a £2.5 billion deal for new data centres announced during Sunak's premiership. Ri^[1]shi Sunak's strategic move into the tech advisory sphere underscores his continued engagement with critical global issues, particularly at the intersection of technology, economics, and geopolitics. By committing his earnings to charity, he blends his private sector expertise with a public service ethos, aiming to contribute to both technological advancement and social mobility within the UK. The^[5][9]se appointments highlight the increasing trend of former political leaders leveraging their experience to shape the future of global industries.