NetApp®, a global, cloud-led, data-centric software company, has officially opened its new international headquarters in Cork.

The office is in Navigation Square within Cork's Docklands, Ireland's largest urban regeneration project.

The new international headquarters will serve NetApp's international commercial, sales, and technology operations, expanding the company’s ability to support its global customers through a broad ecosystem of available technology, engineering, and software development talent.

NetApp's President, Cesar Cernuda will be joined by the Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform, Michael McGrath TD, to open the new Docklands waterfront office.

"I am delighted to be here today to open the new International Headquarters in Ireland for NetApp and I welcome the creation of an expected 500 jobs by 2025," said Michael McGrath TD, Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform. "This is a further endorsement for Cork City and the wider South West region as a prime location for technology companies like NetApp.I want to congratulate everyone who has made the opening a reality. I also wish to acknowledge the role of IDA Ireland which continue to be instrumental in attracting Foreign Direct Investment into Ireland."

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"NetApp's decision to establish its international headquarters is terrific news for the South West region and indeed Ireland," said Mary Buckley, Interim CEO at IDA Ireland. "The wealth of skilled and diverse talent, well-versed in cloud technologies and innovation available across the region is a key factor in attracting global organisations like NetApp. IDA Ireland remains committed to winning investments, like this for regional locations. I’d like to wish NetApp every success with this expansion."

NetApp has already hired over 100 employees in Cork and will recruit a further 200 more staff by the end of June 2023, to reach 500 employees by 2025. The available positions range from early career to senior level, spanning engineering and technology roles to finance, sales, recruitment, and product management, including multilingual roles.