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The employment creation is expected to take place in the city of Valencia
Sector
Utilities Electricity, Gas, Steam And Air Conditioning Supply Electricity, Gas, Steam And Air Conditioning Supply 35.14 - Trade Of Electricity
100 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
8 December 2024
Employment effect (start)
5 January 2025
Foreseen end date
31 December 2025
Description
The French energy management firm, Hello Watt, plans to create 100 jobs in Valencia, Spain by 2025.
The company selected Valencia as the base for its operations as it extends its reach in the Spanish market. Its operations in the city have begun with the establishment of an office that will play a crucial role in its global expansion. According to Hello Watt's Country Manager in Spain, Danny Salazar, the company's entry into Valencia signifies a strategic move in their international growth and allows the creation of quality jobs in essential sectors like software development, marketing, and business growth.
Eurofound (2024), Hello Watt, Business expansion in Spain, factsheet number 202086, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/202086.
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