Kudelski Group has announced the opening of a second global headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. The Group will retain its corporate headquarters in Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne, Switzerland, which will also continue to serve as the company’s center of excellence for security technology research, development and innovation.
The Phoenix facility will also act as the headquarters for the Kudelski Group’s cybersecurity business, Kudelski Security, which is led by renowned technology CEO and Arizona resident, Rich A. Fennessy. Kudelski Security is a thought leader in cybersecurity in Europe and plans to officially launch its North American business in August of this year.
The Group’s new Phoenix site will initially occupy 30,000 square feet at 40th Street and Camelback, with future plans to expand. Over the long term, the Kudelski Group plans to hire 200 to 350 high wage positions in the region, with a focus on driving sustainable growth and developing corporate support functions. The Group currently employs more than 3,500 people globally.