Date: October 23, 2026
Operational / Strategic Disclosures
Hexaware Technologies hosted a delegation led by Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, and Bev Craig, Mayor of Greater Manchester, as part of The Great North's first joint mayoral-led trade mission to India.
The company discussed its UK investment plans, regional employment opportunities, and technology collaboration across the North of England.
UK Expansion Details
- Total investment: £25 million announced in June 2026
- Job creation: Approximately 1,200 jobs over three to five years
- Geographic distribution: Manchester (420 jobs), Leeds (240 jobs), Birmingham, with Newcastle under consideration
Manchester Investment
- £9 million investment in new Design and Innovation Centre
- Location: Manchester's innovation district, SISTER
- Collaboration: University of Manchester
- Benefits: Access to Europe's largest clinical academic campus and expanding digital/tech ecosystem
Partnership Developments
- Strengthened agreement with University of Leeds for industry-academic collaboration
- Focus areas: Research, knowledge sharing, and experiential learning opportunities for students
- Talent pipeline development for graduate recruitment
Strategic Focus Areas
- Leeds strengths: Digital engineering, data science, robotics, fintech, and technology-enabled care
- Manchester strengths: Healthcare, life sciences, cyber, and AI
- Continued discussions on proposed R&D facilities and technology partnerships
Contextual Factors
- India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) in force since July 2026
- Demographic connections: 81,000 people of Indian heritage in Yorkshire and Humber, 50,000 in Greater Manchester
- Thousands of Indian students choose universities in these regions annually
Executive Commentary
Parameshwaran Iyer, Executive Vice President & Head – Europe, Hexaware: "The North of England is an important part of our UK growth plans. Our investment goes into developing technology capabilities and recruiting graduates from the region's universities, training them to work with enterprise and public-sector customers."
Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire: "Their investment in Leeds and the creation of hundreds of new jobs is fantastic news for West Yorkshire and a strong vote of confidence in our region."
Bev Craig, Mayor of Greater Manchester: "We welcome Hexaware's plans for Manchester and the opportunities they present for investment, innovation, and employment in these sectors."
Glenn McCauley, Head of Proposition Development at the University of Leeds: "The University of Leeds' agreement with Hexaware can be a catalyst to drive economic growth in our region."