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Hexaware invests £9M in Manchester innovation hub
23 Oct
Summary
- Hexaware will create hundreds of jobs and invest £9 million.
- New R&D centers planned for Leeds and Manchester.
- Expansion expected to create approximately 1,200 UK jobs.
Hexaware Technologies, an AI-first digital and IT services company, is bolstering its UK operations with substantial investments and job creation. The company announced plans to invest £9 million in a new Design and Innovation Centre located in Manchester's SISTER innovation district, in collaboration with the University of Manchester. This facility will provide access to a vibrant digital and tech ecosystem.
The broader UK expansion, initiated in June 2026, involves a £25 million investment and is projected to generate around 1,200 jobs over three to five years. Key locations for this growth include Manchester, Leeds, and Birmingham. Proposed R&D centers are planned for Manchester and Leeds, with Newcastle also being considered as a future site.
Hexaware's EVP & Head of Europe, Parameshwaran Iyer, highlighted the North of England as crucial for their UK growth, focusing on developing technology capabilities and recruiting regional graduates. This strategy is further supported by a new agreement with the University of Leeds to enhance industry-academic collaboration, research, and talent pipelines.
Mayors Tracy Brabin of West Yorkshire and Bev Craig of Greater Manchester met with Hexaware representatives in India to discuss these investment plans. Both mayors expressed enthusiasm for the job creation and innovation opportunities these developments will bring to their respective regions, emphasizing the strong collaboration between universities, researchers, and industry in areas like AI and healthcare.
