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Irish Post
7 hours ago
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Global engineering consultancy Klohn Crippen Berger opens Irish office as part of European expansion
GLOBAL engineering consulting firm Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) has opened an office in Ireland as part of its European expansion plans. The new site will be located in Naas, Co. Kildare and will support KCB's existing presence in Europe, serving mining clients in Ireland and around the continent. The company, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, aims to establish a multidisciplinary consulting business in Ireland. The initial focus will be on building out its mining team with qualified professionals in geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, hydrology, hydrogeology and geochemistry. "KCB's strategic focus is increasing our geographic reach and growing our global workforce across all our key regions, delivering innovative solutions to clients in the hydropower, transportation, and mining sectors," said Ryan Douglas, KCB President & CEO. "The establishment of our Ireland office in Naas marks a significant milestone in our 75-year history and specifically for our European growth strategy. "As KCB continues to evolve with the industry, our unwavering focus on excellence, innovation, and sustainability remains central to our identity as a trusted partner to clients and an employer of choice for top talent." 'Strong endorsement' of Ireland With offices in 10 countries, KCB provides engineering, geosciences and environmental services for clients in the hydropower, mining, transportation, energy and infrastructure sectors. The employee-owned firm is renowned as a global leader in engineering, geoscience and environmental consulting. The expansion into Ireland is being supported by IDA Ireland, the Irish Government's inward investment promotion agency "IDA Ireland is pleased to welcome Klohn Crippen Berger to Ireland," said CEO Michael Lohan. "The company's decision to locate in Naas highlights the value of Ireland as a strategic location from which organisations can serve Europe and the rest of the world. "We look forward to partnering with KCB to support their future growth and development here." Peter Burke, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism & Employment, added: "This investment is another strong endorsement of Ireland's reputation as a hub for engineering excellence and innovation. "KCB's presence will not only enhance our capabilities in the engineering and environmental consultancy sectors, it will also create high-value employment opportunities for skilled professionals." See More: IDA Ireland, Kildare, Klohn Crippen Berger, Naas
Business Post
28-05-2025
- Business
- Business Post
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Irish Post
25-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Post
Leading US fintech company FIS to create 100 jobs in Dublin
A LEADING financial technology company has announced plans to create 100 technology jobs in Dublin over the next two years. American multinational Fidelity National Information Services Inc. (FIS) said it sees Ireland as 'the ideal home for hiring quality technology talent'. The investment is being supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland, the state's inward investment promotion agency. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, FIS provides solutions to financial institutions, businesses and developers. It serves more than 5,800 clients in 150 countries, with $50tn processed on FIS asset management technology in 2023. The company intends to build a team in the Irish capital that will centrally align, develop and manage selected new products and platforms. Roles to be hired are expected to include data scientists, product analysts, portfolio managers and software engineers, in addition to a number of management support roles. 'Location of choice' "FIS is committed to investing in the future of fintech and believes Ireland is the ideal home for hiring quality technology talent," said Bob Toohey, Chief People Officer at FIS. "With the Irish Government's partnership, we can build a world-class innovation engine that unlocks financial technology to the world across the money lifecycle — whether it's at rest, in motion, or at work. "Additionally, Ireland's position within the European Union presents a unique strategic advantage for FIS. "By building a team in Dublin, FIS will benefit from direct exposure to EU regulations and data governance models, allowing us to design globally scalable technology solutions from the ground up, all this coupled with a highly-skilled AI and data talent market." Niamh Smyth, the Minister for Trade Promotion, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation, said the news once again highlighted Ireland's attractiveness as a hub for fintech companies. "Today's announcement by FIS is testament to our thriving financial services and fintech sector here," she said. "These plans speak to Ireland as a location of choice for investment in cutting-edge research and innovation as well as to the strength and expertise of the Irish financial services sector. "I congratulate FIS on this announcement." Meanwhile, Michael Lohan, CEO at IDA Ireland, said: "AI and Digitalisation have been identified by IDA Ireland as strategic drivers of economic growth and today's announcement reflects the real opportunity for companies in this area. "We very much welcome the decision by FIS to choose Ireland for this investment and we look forward to partnering with them into the future."
22-05-2025
- Business
Fidelity National Information Services to create 100 jobs in Dublin
Financial technology company Fidelity National Information Services has announced plans to create 100 jobs in Dublin over the next two years. The investment is supported by the Government through IDA Ireland. The new roles include data scientists, product analysts, portfolio managers and software engineers, as well as a number of management support roles. Bob Toohey, Chief People Officer at FIS, said the company is committed to investing in the future of fintech and believes Ireland is the ideal home for hiring quality technology talent. "With the Government's partnership, we can build a world-class innovation engine that unlocks financial technology to the world across the money lifecycle - whether it's at rest, in motion, or at work," he said. "Additionally, Ireland's position within the European Union presents a unique strategic advantage for FIS. By building a team in Dublin, FIS will benefit from direct exposure to EU regulations and data governance models, allowing us to design globally scalable technology solutions from the ground up, all this coupled with a highly skilled AI and data talent market," he added. Michael Lohan, CEO at IDA Ireland, said that AI and Digitalisation have been identified by the employment agency as strategic drivers of economic growth and today's news reflects the real opportunity for companies in this area. "We very much welcome the decision by FIS to choose Ireland for this investment and we look forward to partnering with them into the future," he added. Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation, Niamh Smyth said that today's announcement by FIS is testament to the country's thriving financial services and fintech sector here. "These plans speak to Ireland as a location of choice for investment in cutting-edge research and innovation as well as to the strength and expertise of the Irish financial services sector," he added.
21-05-2025
- Business
Paysafe opens new EEA head office in Dublin
Payments platform Paysafe has officially opened its EEA head office in Dublin City Centre, with the support of the Irish Government through IDA Ireland. Paysafe connects consumers and merchants around the world through payment processing, digital wallet and online cash solutions. Founded in 1996, it employs around 3,000 people across 12 countries. "Ireland has been a key part of our journey for many years, and the opening of our new office in Dublin reinforces our commitment to the region," said Bruce Lowthers, CEO of Paysafe. "With more than 50 team members now based here, we're proud to continue investing in Ireland as we expand our global payment solutions and support businesses and consumers around the world," he added. Robert Troy, Minister of State with responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions, and Insurance welcomed the opening of the new office. "Ireland has worked incredibly hard since the late eighties to be a destination of choice for financial innovation, and Paysafe's commitment to Ireland in 2025 is a clear vote of confidence in our international financial services (IFS) and fintech sectors," he said. "Later this year, we will begin to develop the next version of our Ireland for Finance strategy, to further grow the IFS sector out to the end of the decade. "The continued growth of international companies like Paysafe are proof that our policies continue to attract cutting edge firms to operate here," he added. Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA Ireland congratulated Paysafe on their new office in Dublin. "Since establishing here in 2019, this move demonstrates Paysafe's further commitment to embedding themselves in our vibrant business community.
