Wells Fargo, the global financial services company with assets of $1.9tn, is set to occupy 26,000 sq ft at the Coopers Cross mixed-use development in Dublin.
The company has signed a long-term lease with Kennedy Wilson, which developed Coopers Cross with partner Cain International, to move into Building One at the office campus.
Located one of the largest undeveloped sites in the north docklands, the six-acre development forms part of the Strategic Development Zone designed to facilitate the regeneration of the area.
The development includes 471 apartments that are nearly fully occupied, resident amenities and retail space, anchored by a new public park.
Coopers Cross is the first commercial development in Ireland to achieve a Platinum SmartScore certification, awarded to projects demonstrating exceptional intelligent building credentials, and the two office buildings are LEED, WELL Platinum and BREEAM Outstanding-certified for sustainability.
“We are delighted to announce the relocation of WFBI, Wells Fargo’s EU bank, to Coopers Cross. This new state of the art facility not only reflects Wells Fargo’s continued commitment to the EU and Ireland, it also embodies our dedication to both innovation and sustainability," said Fiona Gallagher, CEO of WFBI and international head of commercial banking with Wells Fargo.
"Selecting a building that has achieved Platinum SmartScore certification is testament to our pledge to operate responsibly and contribute to a sustainable future.
"This move represents a significant milestone for Wells Fargo in Ireland, as we embrace a workspace designed to foster collaboration and enhance employee well-being. I am confident that this new facility will inspire our teams and set the stage for continued growth and success."
Stefan Foster, head of acquisitions & commercial, Ireland for Kennedy Wilson, said: “Building on our long-standing relationship, we are delighted that Wells Fargo has chosen Coopers Cross as their new Dublin offices.
"Focused on sustainability, wellness, and operational efficiency, our ambition for Coopers Cross was to deliver a landmark office campus that provides occupiers with a modern, best-in-class, working environment, surrounded by amenities and green spaces.
"Attracting a leading global company of Wells Fargo’s calibre is testament to that ambition and we are proud to have delivered a sustainable and engaging space for their people."
Kennedy Wilson has $28bn worth of assets under management in the US, UK and Ireland and has closed deals worth $50bn since going public in 2009.
Photo: Coopers Cross. (Pic: Supplied)
