Tech hub attracts growing business transformation firm

An IT firm specialising in agile business transformation has taken on 2,271 sq ft of offices at Wellington Place, Leeds.

Developer and asset manager, MEPC, says Burendo has joined the Wellington Place community.

Burendo, which employs 140 people, is the latest firm to move into the tech hub based at Wellington Place, which also includes NHS Digital, Sky Betting and Gaming, Netpremacy and most recently, Lexis Nexis.

Established in 2018, Burendo has worked with household names including Yorkshire Building Society, the NHS and William Hill. It is projected to turnover £18m in the current financial year.

Austen Bell, operations director at Burendo, added: “Wellington Place is increasingly becoming known as the go to tech hub in Leeds, and this was a real driver for us when it came to selecting the development as the home for our new head office.

“We want to be part of a bigger community and be in close proximity to likeminded businesses and people.

“We’ve grown significantly on our short history and want to prepare for the future. Having the best office space will allow Burendo to attract further talent and provide our team members with a world class environment in which to work.”

Paul Pavia, commercial director at MEPC, said: “We’re thrilled that Burendo has chosen Wellington Place as its new home in Leeds.

“The company have gone from strength-to-strength, and we hope their move to the development will help to further facilitate this, as they join a host of other tech-centric businesses.

“We’ve seen a real increase in demand for first-class office accommodation in the tech sector specifically and we’re proud of the hub that Wellington Place is becoming.”