Funding from the Welsh Government has allowed a technology consultancy to create 38 new jobs at its Port Talbot site.

Keytree Ltd has received £500,000 which is being used to expand its base and almost double its headcount.

Headquartered in London, Keytree has offices in Sydney, Madrid and Bangalore as well as Port Talbot.

The funding will also support Keytree in establishing an innovation hub.

"We made the decision a few years ago to establish an office in South Wales based on the quality of the local talent, excellent educational bodies, brilliant location and the forward-thinking approach of the Welsh Government," said Keytree chief executive Dan McNamara.

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"The support and strategic vision of that team has enabled us to create a state-of-the-art office and employ some of the very best talent from the region."

Minister for economy, transport and North Wales Ken Skates added: "It’s fantastic news that Keytree is expanding its operations in Port Talbot and the Welsh Government is supporting the company’s plans to grow.

"This internationally renowned company works with some of the biggest names in the business world such as BP and Jaguar Land Rover, and the creation of 38 new high quality and skilled jobs right here in Wales is to be welcomed.

"I am also pleased by the company’s commitment to look at recruiting the best talent from local education and are working closely with Swansea and Cardiff Universities as well as Neath Port Talbot College in doing so.

"Unemployment in Wales is at record low levels and I am proud that we, as a Welsh Government, continue to support businesses to create new jobs and provide a further boost to our thriving economy."


Sourced from Insider Media - Written by Marco Ferrari

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