It was announced yesterday that MetLife has officially opened a new Global Technology Campus in Galway. Yesterday’s celebration saw MetLife joined by the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Frances Fitzgerald TD; Michael D’Arcy, Minister of State with Responsibility for Financial Services & Insurance and other dignitaries. MetLife executive leaders from around the world were also present.
Metlife has plans to employ approximately 200 skilled IT professionals when at full capacity. Including its existing office in Dublin, MetLife’s presence in Ireland will grow to more than 500 employees once recruitment at the new Global Technology Campus is complete.
Since its founding through the end of 2014, MetLife Foundation has provided more than $670 million in grants and $70 million in program-related investments globally to organizations addressing issues that have a positive impact in their communities. Today, the Foundation is dedicated to advancing financial inclusion, committing $200 million to help build a secure future for individuals and communities around the world.
Speaking at the office opening, President of MetLife US and EMEA, Michel Khalaf said, "MetLife’s new Global Technology Campus builds on our significant presence in Ireland which is the hub of our European insurance businesses. Just as we have done in Dublin, we look forward to growing our workforce here in Galway in the coming years and contributing fully to the local community. Today is confirmation of our strong and successful link with Ireland and represents a vote of confidence in that relationship into the future."
An Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Frances Fitzgerald added, "This is an extremely exciting project, and the Irish Government is very pleased that our ongoing work in driving competitiveness and providing quality skills is paying dividends in attracting cutting-edge projects like this. This development will see a further 200 people employed in Ireland and we look forward to our continued fruitful relationship with MetLife in both its Galway and Dublin operations, well into the future."
Source: www.businessworld.ie
