Workday to establish centre of excellence in Dublin, create 200 jobs
Workday has announced a three-year €175 million investment plan involving the creation of an AI centre of excellence in Dublin and 200 jobs.
The investment expands the role of Workday’s EMEA headquarters in the company’s product research and development globally.
Since 2008, Workday’s Dublin-based teams have driven research and development, including AI-driven solutions like Workday Learning and Workday Assistant.
The centre of excellence will focus on product development, AI upskilling in partnership with Technology Ireland Digital Skillnet and TU Dublin; AI academic fellowships and partnerships in collaboration with Trinity College Dublin and Dublin City University; and partnerships with scale-ups through the Workday Innovation Network.
“Dublin has been a cornerstone of Workday’s innovation for close to two decades,” said Graham Abell, vice president, software engineering & Ireland site lead, Workday. “This latest investment will power our next chapter – pioneering the next generation of ERP, built for the AI era.”
“Workday’s decision to expand its AI footprint in Dublin is a testament to Ireland’s reputation as a global leader in technology and innovation. This investment of €175 million and 200 jobs over the next three years will further strengthen Ireland’s position at the forefront of AI research and development. I would like to wish Workday every success for this AI centre of excellence and I look forward to our continued partnership,’’ said Michael Lohan, CEO, IDA Ireland.
Workday will also open a state-of-the-art EMEA headquarters at College Square, Dublin 2. The headquarters will include a new customer experience centre – an immersive space for European customers to collaborate alongside Workday product experts and senior leaders.
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