The English group Kantar, which specializes in marketing, studies and consulting services for brands, will set up in Porto and prepare to hire 200 professionals, with an investment of about 4.3 million euros.
Al-Kontar’s goal is to establish a regional center of competence that, by the end of 2022, should recruit fresh graduates in the areas of finance, human resources and procurement for the group. In the future, the English group aims to expand the competence center to include specialists in the technological field.
Among the reasons for choosing Invicta was Porto’s recent success in attracting and expanding several centers of competence. The display of multilingual talent, combined with the city’s technological infrastructure and a growing innovative ecosystem, has enhanced the decision on the site.
Ian Griffiths, Director of Kantar, commented on the decision to invest in Porto: “In the past two years, Kantar has embarked on a journey of profound transformation. Our investment represents an essential step in this direction, ensuring adequate support capabilities for the exceptional service it is expected by our clients and “stakeholders” I am excited to develop these new skills in Porto, which will allow us to support our growth ambitions.”
Riccardo Valente, Board Member responsible for Economy, Tourism and Commerce of the Porto Chamber, said, “The decision by the Kantar Group to locate a new competency center in Porto clearly demonstrates the quality of talent and the ecosystem that the city offers at present. The new highly qualified jobs, which It will be created by a world leading company like Kantar, representing a great opportunity for the residents of Porto and for the development of the city.”
Kantar’s bet is facilitated by InvestPorto, a unit of the Porto Chamber created to promote high-value investments for the city’s growth.
The Kantar Group has partnered with recruitment firm Hays to identify and select employees for the new competency center. The new facilities are expected to be operational by the end of the first half of 2022.
Kantar is a multinational company with 27,000 employees worldwide, serving clients in more than 90 countries. In 2020, it recorded sales of more than 2.5 billion euros.
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