Pictured (L-R) are: Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, Michael Kelly, CEO and Founder of FINEOS, Kevin Sherry, Head of International Sales and Partnering, Enterprise Ireland and Alison Murphy, Marketing Program Manager at FINEOS
Technology company FINEOS is creating 50 jobs in Dublin over the next 18 months with the opening of its global headquarters at Eastpoint Business Park. These new jobs are supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation through Enterprise Ireland.
The announcement is part of a €9m research and development programme, which will assist the company in delivering its insurance product globally to create new export business.
Making the announcement, The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD said that software is a "key sector we are targeting", and "in particular we have sought to support the growth of a strong cluster of Irish companies in this area".
"FINEOS is a great example of an Irish company, with a world-class product offering, performing strongly in highly competitive global markets and employing large numbers of high skilled people in Dublin," he said.
Michael Kelly, Chief Executive and Founder of FINEOS, added: "We are delighted to announce these new positions in Dublin, which will be made up of research and development as well as professional services consulting positions to help our customers around the world.
"It is an exciting time for FINEOS as we execute our strategy to become global market leader of group and individual insurance on a single FINEOS platform."
Kevin Sherry, Head of Sales and Partnering at Enterprise Ireland said: “This is a fantastic success story of an Irish company that has grown to become a truly global leader in its space. Enterprise Ireland has been delighted to work in close partnership with FINEOS since its establishment and we look forward to seeing the company continue to add jobs and scale up.”
Established in 1993, the company delivers its product to a global market and has customers, employees and established bases in North America, Europe, Africa and Asia.