Canadian IT and consulting firm CGI is creating more than 700 new jobs across the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ, including 150 in Wales, over the next year.
As part of its expansion the global firm, which currently employs more 5,576 in the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ, 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 º£½ÇÊÓÆµ and Australia, said: “I’m delighted to be able to announce CGI’s growing commitment to the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ 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.”
Lord Grimstone, Minister for Investment at the departments of International Trade and Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, said: “CGI’s expansion is a testament to the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ’s 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 º£½ÇÊÓÆµ.”
CGI’s º£½ÇÊÓÆµ expansion comes after securing a five year partnership with Volkswagen Group in º£½ÇÊÓÆµ to provide them with managed IT services
Donna Kelly, senior vice president, South & Midlands at CGI, said, “We are delighted to announce our five-year partnership with Volkswagen Group º£½ÇÊÓÆµ. 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 º£½ÇÊÓÆµ’s approach is highly aligned with CGI’s values of sustainability and inclusivity.”
Michael Marr, chief investment officer of Volkswagen Group º£½ÇÊÓÆµ, 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 º£½ÇÊÓÆµ.”
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.