Expleo, the global technology, engineering and consulting service provider, has announced the opening of a Galway innovation hub and a €5m investment in the expansion of its life sciences and engineering research & development (ERD) teams.
Expleo said the Galway base will be central to bolstering Expleo’s presence in industries such as software and automotive.
The new hub, located at the Galway Technology Centre in Mervue, is part of a wider plan to establish a network of regional hubs to support the company’s growth across the island of Ireland.
By year-end 2024, the company expects to have invested €5m in 70 jobs across the two teams working across Expleo’s client sites and its offices in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Belfast.
On top of the 200 jobs announced in June 2022, the additional roles jobs will see Expleo grow its island-wide team of over 1,000 people by the end of 2024.
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Expleo’s life sciences practice in Ireland specialises in product development for the MedTech and pharma sectors while ensuring regulatory compliance.
According to the company, the ERD team drives innovative thinking and new ways of working to simplify, enhance and automate business processes.
Phil Codd, managing director, Expleo Ireland, commented: “We are delighted to be continuing our regional expansion plans with the opening of our Galway hub.
“As Expleo continues to go from strength to strength on the island of Ireland, these hubs will provide us with the talent and momentum we need to deliver on our ambitious growth plans.
“Along with our investment in regional expansion, we are also making significant investments in our life sciences and ERD teams,” Codd added.
“Our new hub in Galway will provide cutting-edge services to businesses operating in the life sciences, software and automotive industries, helping them to innovate at speed and scale.”
Image: Expleo Ireland’s Dr Matthew Hedges, RD&I Practice Lead, Life Sciences, Alison Joyce, Recruitment Manager, Phil Codd, Managing Director, and John Brady, Senior Operations Manager
