Hexaware’s £25M UK Expansion to create 1200 new jobs
Global technology group Hexaware is investing £25 million to expand its UK footprint.
A Massive Boost for UK Tech
The UK tech sector is getting a massive injection of capital and talent. Global technology group Hexaware has officially announced a £25 million investment to rapidly expand its operations across the United Kingdom.
The primary goal? To create 1,200 high-tech jobs focused heavily on the industries of tomorrow: artificial intelligence (AI), digital citizen services, and quantum computing.
Fueling the "Northern Powerhouse"
While Hexaware opened its UK headquarters in London’s Canary Wharf in 2025, this massive new investment is notably shifting its focus away from the capital.
The core of the £25 million strategy relies on expanding its footprint into the North and the Midlands. The tech group plans to:
Open brand-new, state-of-the-art Research and Development (R&D) centres in Manchester and Leeds.
Significantly expand its existing operational presence in Birmingham.
This move is a major win for the Northern tech ecosystem, proving that global investors are increasingly looking past London to tap into the rich talent pools growing in other major UK cities.
Why the UK? Building "With" Instead of "For"
For Hexaware, which has operated in the UK for over three decades, the region has rapidly evolved into its second-largest global market. The investment is driven by a massive surge in demand from local businesses wanting to implement AI.
Parameshwaran (Param) Iyer, Hexaware's Executive Vice President and Head of UK and Europe, highlighted the strategic advantage of having "boots on the ground."
"Our UK clients are moving fast on AI, and having research and delivery talent on the ground here means we can build with them rather than for them," Iyer stated.
The Bigger Picture: Talent and Social Impact
Beyond corporate profit, Hexaware's leadership has positioned this expansion as a foundational building block for the UK's long-term economic strategy.
According to CEO & Executive Director R. Srikrishna, the tech group is highly focused on "developing young talent" and supporting the UK government's inclusive vision for artificial intelligence. The new R&D centres will work with unique datasets and collaborate directly with all levels of government to create digital innovations that serve the public.
The Bottom Line: Hexaware's £25 million investment is more than just a corporate expansion; it is a major vote of confidence in the UK's ability to remain a leading global hub for AI, quantum computing, and next-generation tech talent outside of London.