Dublin and New York, August 11, 2025 (Globe Newswire) – EXL [NASDAQ: EXLS]Global Data and AI Company has opened a new headquarters for international business in Dockland, Dublin. Tánaiste Simon Harris TD held a ribbon cutting ceremony with EXL Chairman and CEO Rohit Kapoor, Dublin Councillor Mayor Ray McAdam, Professor Colin Scott, Vice President of Dublin University, Dublin University, and other notable guests.
The announcement highlights EXL's continued commitment to Ireland as a strategic hub for its global business. Since establishing its existence in Dublin in 2023, the company has worked towards its goal of hiring up to 200 technology specialists.
Tánaiste was also awarded the tour of EXL's new AI Innovation Lab. This is a research and development center for cutting-edge industry-specific AI solutions. Initially, AI Innovation Lab will employ 60 highly skilled professionals.
The lab is designed as follows:
- Expand the capabilities of EXL's Exlerate.AI platform by developing next-generation AI and data solutions.
- We provide a joint environment for clients and EXL professionals to co-create industry-specific AI solutions that drive transformation across sectors, including healthcare, insurance, banking, utilities, travel, transportation, and retail.
- Shape customized data and AI strategies to tailor client-specific business goals to accelerate innovation and accelerate measurable results.
- It integrates data and AI across your client's enterprise, providing intelligent insights that use exlerate.ai to improve smarter decisions and business performance.
Rohit Kapoor, Chairman and CEO of EXL“EXL is proud to deepen its roots in Ireland by launching a new headquarters for international business and opening an AI Innovation Lab. This expansion not only reflects AI talent and confidence in Dublin as a major hub for innovation, but also its ambition to provide AI-powered solutions to clients across the globe.
Tánaiste Simon Harris TD, Deputy Prime Minister of Ireland, “By investing in local talent and fostering strong partnerships with Ireland's world-class academic institutions, EXL will help position Dublin as a center of AI's global excellence. As Ireland is a hub of innovation in this sector, we continue to continue working with local research institutions.”
Mary Buckley, executive director of IDA Ireland; “We are pleased to see EXL officially launching its headquarters for International Business and AI Innovation Lab. Artificial Intelligence is a key growth driver in IDA Ireland's new strategy, and “Attaching Intellectualally: A strategy for sustainable growth and innovation. This milestone highlights EXL's commitment to innovation and reflects Ireland's position as a global hub of cutting-edge digital investment and talent.”
EXL's AI Innovation Lab is based on EXL's existing partnerships with Irish academic institutions such as Dublin Dublin (UCD), CEADAR, and Trinity College Dublin.
- EXL and UCD Innovation and AI Lab: Continuing joint initiatives between Dublin University and Ceadar, a leading AI research institute. The aim is to provide a unique and dynamic ecosystem for selected EXL leaders, experimenting and building innovative solutions for an AI-driven future.
- Sprinted by Irish innovators: Inspire fresh ideas, co-create practical solutions and stimulate a culture of experimentation across EXL in dynamic, hands-on sessions led by top Ireland innovators.
- UCD Student Hackathon Sponsor: Promote innovation and real-world problem-solving among emerging talents in data, AI, and digital transformation.
- EXL and Trinity AI Advantage Program with Trinity College, Dublin: Equipped with AI-powered decision-making and innovation capabilities for leaders.
Rowan McGrath, Vice President of International, EXL“With initiatives such as EXL-UCD Innovation and AI Labs, the EXL-TRINITY AI Advantage Programme and Student Hackathons, EXL is working closely with Irish universities to promote the development of AI talent and promote real-world innovation in AI and digital change.”
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EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a global data and AI company that delivers services and solutions that reform client business models, drive better results, and unleash growth at a rapid pace. EXL leverages data, AI and deep industry knowledge to transform companies, including some of the world's leading industries, including insurance, healthcare, banking and capital markets, retail, telecommunications, media, energy and infrastructure. EXL was founded in 1999 with a core value of innovation, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. We are headquartered in New York and have around 61,000 employees across six continents. For more information, please visit www.exlservice.com.
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