US-based technology company NetApp has today opened its new international headquarters in Navigation Square in Cork City's Docklands area.
The new international headquarters will serve NetApp's international commercial, sales, and technology operations.
NetApp has already hired over 100 workers in Cork and will recruit a further 200 more staff by the end of June 2023. It aims to reach 500 employees in Cork by 2025.
The roles at the company span engineering and technology roles to finance, sales, recruitment, and product management, including multilingual roles.
Cesar Cernuda, President of NetApp, said it was exciting to be at the centre of the massive regeneration effort within Cork city.
He noted that Cork is home to many of the world's leading tech companies and the companies they support.
"Opening our international headquarters in Ireland is an important and exciting step on our path to accelerate our transformation as a company, collaborating with partners and supporting our customers’ cloud-led digital transformation," Mr Cernuda said.
"NetApp is growing its international presence to expand its talent and continue to bring industry-leading capabilities and solutions to enhance our unique value proposition," he said.
The rich talent pool available here in Ireland will allow us to advance our hybrid cloud strategy and deliver innovative new services to our customers and partners," he added.
Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform Michael McGrath said move by NetApp is a further endorsement for Cork City and the wider South West region as a prime location for technology companies.
The Minister also acknowledged the role of IDA Ireland which continue to be instrumental in attracting Foreign Direct Investment into Ireland.
"NetApp's decision to establish its international headquarters is terrific news for the South West region and indeed Ireland," said Mary Buckley, Interim CEO at IDA Ireland.
"The wealth of skilled and diverse talent, well-versed in cloud technologies and innovation available across the region is a key factor in attracting global organisations like NetApp," she added.
