CGI, one of the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world, has announced the relocation of its Belfast Centre of Excellence to The Kelvin, located at College Square East and the appointment of Eamon McHugh to lead the Belfast team.<\/p>\n
These strategic moves reinforce CGI\u2019s growth strategy and demonstrate its commitment to supporting digital transformation across Northern Ireland\u2019s public services and broader industries.<\/p>\n
By the end of this year the new office is expected to accommodate a team of 50 employees, many of whom are already supporting the design and delivery of Themis<\/a> \u2013 the 20-year flagship business transformation programme for Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service. The space offers flexibility to expand as the company continues to grow its footprint across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland and follows CGI\u2019s recent acquisition of BJSS<\/a>, a leading UK-based technology and engineering consultancy, which also has a European office in Dublin.<\/p>\n \u201cSince establishing our presence in Belfast in 2023, we have become a recognised leader in the IT sector, delivering innovative digital solutions to key public sector clients,\u201d said Chris Shorthouse, Vice-President, Client Engagement, Scotland & Northern Ireland at CGI. \u201cThis investment in our new office and in our senior leadership team marks a significant milestone in our expansion strategy, enabling us to bring our global expertise to the Northern Ireland market in a more impactful way.\u201d<\/p>\n Shorthouse added, \u201cWe are actively pursuing new contracts in several strategically important areas and are committed to building long-term partnerships to meet the evolving digital needs of both local and global clients. Our immediate focus is to leverage our global expertise to deliver tailored solutions that address the unique requirements of the region.\u201d<\/p>\n Related:<\/strong>\u00a0CGI hosts world renowned Professor Maura McAdam at new Belfast city centre offices to celebrate International Women\u2019s Day<\/a><\/p>\n Speaking about his recent appointment Eamon McHugh said: \u201cI\u2019m delighted to lead CGI\u2019s Belfast team at this exciting stage of its development. Drawing on my experience in technology consulting, I aim to support the delivery of innovative solutions that create genuine value for our clients. I look forward to welcoming more CGI Partners to our new home in the coming months.\u201d<\/p>\n At CGI, employees are known as \u2018CGI Partners\u2019 as most are shareholders in the company. This sense of ownership is woven into CGI\u2019s approach across all levels of business, giving CGI Partners a voice in shaping the direction of the company, encouraging transparency, and contributing to a common goal of building a company to be proud of.<\/p>\n Read the latest edition, Summer 2025, of Sync NI\u00a0here\u00a0<\/a>completely free of charge.<\/strong><\/p>\n Subscribe to the\u00a0Sync NI newsletter<\/a>\u00a0for all the latest technology news, jobs and upcoming events in Northern Ireland.<\/strong><\/p>\n