The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Information / Computing Computer programming, consultancy and related activities Computer consultancy and computer facilities management activities 62.20 - Computer consultancy and computer facilities management activities
300 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
21 April 2015
Employment effect (start)
1 May 2015
Foreseen end date
31 May 2017
Description
The Canadian IT company CGI is to create 300 jobs over 3 years. The company has chosen Lille to develop its "international hub" devoted to commerce and distribution. This will be a showcase for the latest technologies in this field. . The group has invested €5 million euro to develop its “centre of excellence for trade and distribution”. It currently employs 423 people and is hiring between 5 and 10 new employees each month.
Sources
21 April 2015: L'usine Nouvelle
Citation
Eurofound (2015), CGI France, Business expansion in France, factsheet number 83559, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/83559.
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