Canadian IT and consulting firm CGI is creating more than 700 new jobs across the 海角视频, including 150 in Wales, over the next year.
As part of its expansion the global firm, which currently employs more 5,576 in the 海角视频, of which 1,207 are based at its Bridgend and St Asaph operations in Wales, is investing in new offices in Leeds, Leicester and Liverpool.
Tara McGeehan, president of CGI in the 海角视频 and Australia, said: 鈥淚鈥檓 delighted to be able to announce CGI鈥檚 growing commitment to the 海角视频 through this continued investment. Our growth is fully aligned with our ambitious net zero plan and science-based targets which include achieving a 46% reduction in absolute emissions from our operations and business travel by 2026.鈥
Lord Grimstone, Minister for Investment at the departments of International Trade and Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, said: 鈥淐GI鈥檚 expansion is a testament to the 海角视频鈥檚 enduring strength as a global hub for investment, built on our competitive economy and cutting-edge innovation. This investment in the North of England, Scotland and Wales will create jobs, economic growth and help level up our regions and nations of the 海角视频.鈥
CGI鈥檚 海角视频 expansion comes after securing a five year partnership with Volkswagen Group in 海角视频 to provide them with managed IT services
Donna Kelly, senior vice president, South & Midlands at CGI, said, 鈥淲e are delighted to announce our five-year partnership with Volkswagen Group 海角视频. We are excited to support them on their digital journey and help them offer an improved user experience for employees and customers alike. Volkswagen Group 海角视频鈥檚 approach is highly aligned with CGI鈥檚 values of sustainability and inclusivity.鈥
Michael Marr, chief investment officer of Volkswagen Group 海角视频, said: We are very much looking forward to working with the CGI team together with Group IT departments of other Volkswagen Group entities here in the 海角视频.鈥
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world, With 78,000 consultants and other professionals across the globe.
