Wipro, a leading global information technology and consulting company, plans to double the size of its East Kilbride workforce and expand its presence in Aberdeen, creating more than 90 new jobs over time in Scotland.
 
The aim is also to expand the Aberdeen Delivery centre where a number of new jobs will be created to support the Energy sector, with 12 graduates from Aberdeen University due to join Wipro over the coming weeks, the company said.

Neil Kennedy, Wipro Head of Scottish Delivery Centres, said, 'Wipro is committed to Scotland and has been helping companies here do business better through innovation for over 15 years. With our intimate knowledge of the local market, combined with our global experience and operational excellence, we are able to help our clients achieve their desired business outcomes, while preparing for the future.'
 
'We will continue to build on our strategic initiatives, working with the government, academia and partners to broaden our client base and extend our presence in Scotland.'
 
'Wipro has always worked towards an optimum mix of local and off-shore delivery capabilities to provide clients with the ability and flexibility to choose what best suits their business requirements.'

Country Director, Scottish Development International, India, Rooma Kumar Bussi said, 'Scottish Development International has worked with Wipro for a number of years to provide an integrated package of support including market guidance and recruitment advice, and more latterly GBP 475,000 of Regional Selective Assistance, to make this expansion happen. 

'The company’s decision to further develop in Scotland underlines the fact that Scotland is the preferred investment location for world class Indian companies looking to drive their international ambitions. Our core strengths in human capital, academia, innovation, robust industry sectors and the support we and our partners provide to help existing investors grow their Scottish operations is highly regarded and explains why foreign direct investment into Scotland is at its highest level for fifteen years.'