NetApp®, a global cloud and data-driven software company, has announced the opening of its new international headquarters in Cork, Ireland. The offices are located in Navigation Square within Cork Docklands, one of the largest and most ambitious urban redevelopment projects in the country.
This new global headquarters will be dedicated to NetApp’s international business, sales and technology operations, expanding the company’s ability to serve customers worldwide through a rich ecosystem of technology, engineering and software development talent.
Cesar Cernuda, Chairman of NetApp, will be joined by Michael McGrath TD, Minister for Reform and Public Expenditure, to inaugurate these premises overlooking the docks.
“I am delighted to be here today to open NetApp’s new global headquarters in Ireland, and I welcome the prospect of 500 new jobs by 2025,” said Michael McGrath TD, Minister for Reform and public spending. “ This further strengthens the position of Cork City and the wider region as a prime location for technology companies like NetApp. I would like to congratulate everyone who made today’s inauguration possible. I also want to highlight the role of IDA Ireland, which continues to work to attract foreign direct investors to Ireland. »
“NetApp’s decision to locate its international headquarters here is great news for the South West region and for all of Ireland,” said Mary Buckley, interim CEO of IDA Ireland. “The rich and diverse pool of skilled talent familiar with cloud technologies and innovation available to this region is a key factor in attracting global companies like NetApp. IDA Ireland remains committed to securing investments like this for regional sites. I wish NetApp every success in its expansion.”
“We are delighted to have Michael McGrath TD, Minister for Reform and Public Expenditure, with us for the opening of our new global headquarters in Cork,” said Cesar Cernuda, Chairman of NetApp. “It is exciting to be at the center of this huge urban regeneration effort, in a city where many of the world’s leading technology companies and their corporate clients are located. Basing our international headquarters in Ireland is an important key step in our drive to accelerate our transformation as a business, together with our partners and to support our customers’ migration to the cloud. NetApp is expanding its international presence to broaden its talent network and continue to bring industry-leading capabilities and solutions that underpin our unique value proposition. The rich pool of talent here in Ireland will enable us to drive our hybrid cloud strategy forward and deliver new innovative services to our customers and partners.”
NetApp has already hired more than 100 people in Cork and will recruit 200 more staff by the end of June 2023, to reach 500 employees by 2025. Jobs to be filled range from junior to senior positions, in engineering and technology but also in finance, sales, human resources and product management, including multilingual positions.
Navigation Square’s offices are accessible to all employees, under the NetApp “Thrive Everywhere” model which offers a flexible hybrid work environment. International headquarters staff will benefit from the company’s full benefits package, which includes wellness days, non-meeting days and paid volunteer days.
“Cork has become a destination of choice for the establishment of the international headquarters of global technology companies, and today has more than 100,” said Debra McCowan, executive vice president and chief human resources of NetApp. “More than 40,000 students are split between the two universities in Cork, and NetApp’s decision to locate its international headquarters in Cork gives it access to a talent pool that is well suited to strengthen the important technology market, constantly evolving. As well as fitting into Cork’s emerging business landscape, NetApp’s hybrid employment model means both technical and non-technical employment opportunities in Ireland.”
