Mastek has officially opened an expanded Leeds office with 100-seat capacity, marking a significant vote of confidence in the city’s AI and cloud computing ecosystem following West Yorkshire’s trade mission to India.
The leeds business news story sees the digital engineering and cloud transformation company doubling down on its long-standing UK presence, with the expanded facility designed to scale further as demand for AI-driven solutions grows. West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin attended the opening alongside Abhishek Singhh, president of UKI and EU at Mastek, highlighting the expansion as a direct result of regional trade diplomacy.
“This expansion is a testament to the strength of the partnership we built during our trade mission to India, and a massive vote of confidence in our Local Growth Plan. By anchoring its AI and cloud innovation hub right here in Leeds, Mastek is not only creating high-quality jobs, but is actively helping us deliver on our Digital Cluster Action Plan. This is exactly the kind of investment that nurtures our local talent and builds a stronger better-connected West Yorkshire.”
Leeds Business News: AI Firm Targets Regional Skills Development
Mastek’s expansion reflects growing UK demand for cloud, data and AI services, with the company positioning Leeds as a cornerstone of its UK operations and a key centre for AI-enabled delivery. The firm, which serves public sector organisations and enterprises, is working with regional partners, universities and local organisations to develop digital and AI skills.
“Mastek has a rich heritage and a long-standing presence in the UK and Leeds has always been at the heart of that journey. This expansion strengthens our footprint in the North of England and allows us to deepen our engagement with local clients and communities. By investing in AI, digital innovation and skills development, we are contributing to the regional economy, creating new opportunities and cementing our role as a trusted partner for enterprises and public sector organisations alike. Leeds is a natural home for Mastek’s growth and this expansion will play a part in the UK’s Levelling Up agenda, ensuring that Leeds continues to thrive as a hub for technology, talent and innovation.”
The company’s leeds business news expansion comes amid broader growth in the city’s digital and AI sector, with Leeds increasingly positioning itself as a Northern hub for enterprise technology services. Mastek employs close to 5,000 people globally and operates in over 40 countries, partnering with major technology vendors including Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft, AWS and Snowflake.
The Leeds office will focus on delivering AI-led digital transformation for clients across public sector, healthcare, retail, manufacturing and financial services sectors.
Why this matters for Leeds
Mastek’s expansion signals that Leeds can compete internationally for AI and cloud computing investment, particularly from companies seeking alternatives to London-centric operations. The 100-seat capacity with room to scale creates opportunities for AI specialists, data engineers and cloud architects to build careers in Leeds without relocating south. More importantly, Mastek’s commitment to skills development through university partnerships could help address the talent pipeline challenges that have historically limited Yorkshire’s ability to scale tech businesses, potentially creating a self-reinforcing cycle where investment attracts talent which attracts more investment.
