Kyndryl to launch Liverpool Tech Hub, Creating 1,000 AI & Software Jobs

Kyndryl, the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, has announced the opening of a new technology hub in Liverpool to support the digital transformation of customers in the UK and globally. Over the next three years, the company plans to create up to 1,000 software engineering and AI-related jobs, driving innovation in AI and technology within the Liverpool City Region.

John Chambers, Kyndryl United Kingdom & Ireland President, said, "Liverpool's growing reputation as a hub for digital excellence – reinforced by the success of last year's International AI Summit – underscores our decision to invest in the region's exceptional talent. This step, as well as Kyndryl's expansion of our relationship with The Very Group, reflects Kyndryl's commitment to nurturing the skills needed to accelerate AI adoption, advance digital transformation and drive meaningful economic growth across the UK."v

Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, said, "This is fantastic news for the Liverpool City Region and proof of what we can achieve when local ambition is backed by national support to attract global investment. I'm really pleased that we've been able to bring Kyndryl here, following discussions during our trade mission to New York last year. AI and digital technology are already transforming industries across the country – and I want our region to be at the forefront of that change.”

“We have got the talent, the infrastructure, and the ambition to make sure the benefits of this tech revolution aren't just felt in London and the South East, but right here in the North too. This investment will create good, well-paid jobs and give people the skills they need to succeed in the industries of the future. It's a massive boost for our economy – but more importantly, it's an investment in our people and their potential. The Liverpool City Region is ready to lead the way," he added.

Kyndryl, the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, has announced the opening of a new technology hub in Liverpool to support the digital transformation of customers in the UK and globally. Over the next three years, the company plans to create up to 1,000 software engineering and AI-related jobs, driving innovation in AI and technology within the Liverpool City Region.

John Chambers, Kyndryl United Kingdom & Ireland President, said, "Liverpool's growing reputation as a hub for digital excellence – reinforced by the success of last year's International AI Summit – underscores our decision to invest in the region's exceptional talent. This step, as well as Kyndryl's expansion of our relationship with The Very Group, reflects Kyndryl's commitment to nurturing the skills needed to accelerate AI adoption, advance digital transformation and drive meaningful economic growth across the UK."v

Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, said, "This is fantastic news for the Liverpool City Region and proof of what we can achieve when local ambition is backed by national support to attract global investment. I'm really pleased that we've been able to bring Kyndryl here, following discussions during our trade mission to New York last year. AI and digital technology are already transforming industries across the country – and I want our region to be at the forefront of that change.”

“We have got the talent, the infrastructure, and the ambition to make sure the benefits of this tech revolution aren't just felt in London and the South East, but right here in the North too. This investment will create good, well-paid jobs and give people the skills they need to succeed in the industries of the future. It's a massive boost for our economy – but more importantly, it's an investment in our people and their potential. The Liverpool City Region is ready to lead the way," he added.