Irish technology consulting platform Auxilion plans to invest €10 million in the business over the next three years and is to create 30 new jobs in 2025 to bolster its managed services business as it works on further expansion into the UK market.
The company, which uses artificial intelligence tools to help manage its clients’ IT infrastructure and improve productivity, said chief executive Philip Maguire has moved into an executive chairman role, focusing on the company’s “strategic direction and acquisition strategy”.
Patrick Jordan, appointed chief operating officer of the Park West, Dublin 12-based business last year, has succeeded Mr Maguire as chief executive.
A spokesman said Mr Jordan would be “responsible for the direction and leadership of the business”, oversee operations and steer the company’s talent acquisition strategy.
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Auxilion said it would create 30 new jobs in the UK and Ireland this year, predominately across its sales and operations teams. It also plans to recruit for senior roles including head of sales and head of commercial.
Mr Jordan said it was an exciting time for Auxilion.
“The company enjoyed significant growth and transformation under Philip’s leadership, but we see even more potential in the market moving forward and we have a clear focus on where we are taking the company based on the unique value we offer our clients, and we will be even more focused on delivering and building on our partnerships to deliver those outcomes,” he said.
Mr Maguire said the investment would future-proof the business by bringing in fresh talent, expanding operations and driving growth.
Separately, Belfast-based Mount Charles has unveiled plans to invest £10 million (€11.9 million) in the next five years, growing its all-island headcount from 3,000 to 5,000 by 2030.
Another step on the journey to becoming Ireland’s premier support services organisation
The facilities management and catering group, which counts RTÉ and the Department of Health among its catering and cleaning clients, said the investment would enhance the business as part of its five-year development plan.
Trevor Annon, founder and chairman, said the group planned to add staff in each of its divisions across Ireland “to extend our business offering and to ensure we can meet our social value and sustainability targets”.
He said: “This £10 million investment, with the creation of 2,000 new jobs, is another step on the journey from our humble beginnings to becoming Ireland’s premier support services organisation.”
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