Ayesa Digital plans to increase its workforce by around 10% across all its technology hubs by 2027

Antón Arriola, president of Kutxabank and representative of the investment consortium, visited the company and met with the technology firm’s management team to convey their commitment to talent
and strengthening digital capabilities

Upon completion of the transaction, Manu Baraza, current chief operating officer, will become the new CEO of Ayesa Digital. José Luis Manzanares will remain with the firm as senior advisor

Ayesa Digital, a global provider of digital services, plans to increase the number of professionals in all its technology hubs by around 10% to support business growth until 2027. This was announced by Antón Arriola, president of Kutxabank and representative of the investment consortium that reached an agreement to acquire the technology firm on December 31. The transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks after the necessary approval by the competent authorities.

During a visit to the company, attended by José Luis Manzanares, CEO of Ayesa, and the main executives of the technology consulting firm, Arriola explained that the objective is to “promote a challenging and ambitious project for all the professionals who form part of the company.”

He also reaffirmed “his confidence in the management team and his commitment to building an exciting future of growth together, in which Ayesa Digital will consolidate its position as one of the main players in a strategic sector for the development and competitiveness of the industry.”

Regarding the future of the business, he pointed out that “our support also seeks to generate new opportunities for talent, strengthen capabilities, and leverage scale, while maintaining our commitment to the main markets where the company operates.”

The shareholder stability provided by the consortium will contribute to the development of the strategic plan, focused on portfolio growth and services to companies and institutions, with a special focus on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, process automation, data management, and quantum computing.

It should be noted that the project guarantees job continuity and opens up new opportunities for profiles in the technology sector. With 11,000 professionals and a consolidated national and international network, the group will focus on highly skilled employment, promoting training in digital skills and the creation of jobs linked to innovation and development. In addition, it will strengthen the technology value chain and generate synergies with SMEs and startups, with the aim of reinforcing the industrial fabric and generating a positive impact on the economy.