The Argentinian technology and creative services company Globant has taken advantage of the opening of its new headquarters in Madrid to announce a 250-million-euro investment plan in Spain. The country, which has become a key market for its business, already represents 17% of the company's global turnover and has been the fastest growing in the first part of the year.

The investment plan, which will run from 2025 to 2030, envisages strengthening the company's expansion in Spain and implementing best practices in technology and AI by relying on local talent. It will handle projects for its customers across Europe from its new headquarters, which will operate as a centre for innovation, digital transformation and artificial intelligence.

New headquarters
Globant's new headquarters in Spain, with 4,000 square metres, is significantly larger than the previous one. In its role as a hub for innovation, AI, business and collaboration, it will be open to customers to experience first-hand some of the specific applications developed by the company, including technologies such as virtual and augmented reality.

Globant has been incorporating artificial intelligence throughout its organisation for over ten years. Since it arrived in Spain, it has created more than 1,000jobs between its offices in Madrid, Malaga, Barcelona and Logroño. Its projects cover areas such as technology, user experience and innovation, and reach industries such as banking and financial services, pharma and healthcare, tourism, airlines and sportech.

Gateway to expansion in Europe
Globant co-founder and CEO Martín Migoya explained, "We were born with a clear ambition: to become the leading global technology services company. Today we are present in 33 countries and have established ourselves as leaders in reinventing industries by leveraging the use of artificial intelligence. Madrid is a key gateway for our expansion in Europe. This investment and opening confirms our commitment to Globant's growth in this key region."

Grateful for the welcome he has received in Madrid, Globant Europe co-founder and president Martin Umaran said, "With the opening of our new hub in this city we are reaffirming our commitment to be the best partner for the transformation of key players in Spain, with an offer of digital solutions that are born from the perfect combination of technology, strategy and creativity powered by artificial intelligence."

Fernando Matzkin, Sales Director of Globant Europe, concluded, "Europe is home to world-leading organisations in different industries that need to deepen their digitisation and transformation at a regional and global level. From this new hub, we will develop and adapt artificial intelligence applications and other technologies in direct contact with the Spanish business ecosystem and its outstanding network of digital talent. Madrid has not only been a witness but also a protagonist of our growth and global evolution."

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