Wipro expands footprint in Scotland

These 90 new jobs are in addition to 280 staff that Wipro already employs across Scotland

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Wipro, plans to double the size of its East Kilbride workforce and expand its presence in Aberdeen, creating more than 90 new jobs over time in Scotland. These 90 new jobs are in addition to the 280 staff that Wipro already employs across Scotland.

The announcement was made by the First Minister in East Kilbride, where up to 80 new Technical IT roles will be created, backed by 475,000 Regional Selective Assistance funding.

Country Director, Scottish Development International, India, Rooma Kumar Bussi said: "Scottish Development International has worked with Wipro for a number of years to provide an integrated package of support including market guidance and recruitment advice, and more latterly "475,000 of Regional Selective Assistance, to make this expansion happen.

"Our core strengths in human capital, academia, innovation, robust industry sectors and the support we and our partners provide to help existing investors grow their Scottish operations is highly regarded and explains why foreign direct investment into Scotland is at its highest level for fifteen years."