Consultancy firm to create 200 jobs in Manchester over next five years
Two hundred jobs are to be created in Manchester as part of an expansion by an international business consultancy specialist.
Seattle based consulting firm Slalom specialises in strategy, technology and business transformation.
The US firm has chosen Manchester as the location for its second UK office and will create 200 jobs over the next five years.
The firm advises its clients on the challenges linked to technology, data and people.
It works with providers including Amazon Web Services, Google, Salesforce and Tableau.
Through its London office, which opened in 2014, Slalom has established a reputation for delivering projects to private and public sector clients across numerous industries.
The Manchester office will be in Peter House and will tap into the city’s talent pool as well as invest in the development of its existing team members.
The firm plans to employ over 200 people in Manchester by 2025.
Dave Williams, UK managing director, said: “Manchester is a city of digital enterprise with a wide range of strengths across industries including manufacturing, healthcare, utilities and consumer services; which perfectly complements Slalom’s breadth of expertise.
“We’re looking forward to collaborating with clients to shape their internal capabilities, building a team and investing in the local community.”
Tim Newns, chief executive of Manchester’s inward investment agency MIDAS, said: “Greater Manchester is a hotbed for collaboration and innovation, making it the ideal location for pioneering businesses like Slalom.
“There are strong complementarities between Slalom and Greater Manchester’s efforts to collaborate with companies going through digital transformation and supporting them to grow within the region.
“Establishing operations within one of Europe’s largest digital and technology clusters will provide the consultancy firm with ample opportunities to join forces with the rapidly increasing number of world-leading brands that are choosing Manchester.”
Paul Squire, who will move from the London office to head up operations in Manchester, said: “I’m excited about working with our clients in the North West of England, helping them to deliver people-centric change, bring strategic solutions to life, and ultimately, to love their future.”
Slalom has offices in 29 cities across the US, UK, and Canada.
Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Seattle, Slalom has organically grown to over 6,500 employees.
