Pasquier building 10,000-employee market force in India by 2025
Sopra Banking Software, a leading partner for more than 1,500 financial institutions worldwide from Europe, says its new Noida campus is at the heart of parent Sopra Steria Group’s growth strategy and aims to have 10,000 employees by 2025, up from 1,100 as of now.
“Two years ago, our ambition was to be 1,000 Sopra Banking Software colleagues in India; we are today 1,100 and the global ambition for the group for Sopra Steria and Sopra Banking Software in India is to be 10,000 employees in 2025,” said Eric Pasquier, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors Sopra Steria and Chairman of the French-origin Sopra Banking Software.
“I am thrilled to announce the opening of our new site in India. This new campus is symbolic of our success and our ambition for the future, and it also highlights the level of standards that we want as part of and for our employees’ wellness in their everyday work-life,” he said on 4 May 2023.
“With our digital products and services, we are building the future. We focus on human-centered and value-sensitive approaches to technology understanding and design. The new tech-campus will continue to engage with the local community through various CSR initiatives such as education, health, and environment.
“This will contribute to the development of a positive relationship between the organization and the community, which is crucial for its long-term sustainability. Overall, the opening of our new tech-campus will help us in demonstrating our commitment to India’s economic and social development and contribute to the CSR goals.
“We believe that the initiatives by our CSR foundation will have a significant impact on the lives of over 50,000 children, as it will enable them to learn and grow, regardless of their financial situation.”
Eric Bierry, CEO of Sopra Banking Software, elaborated, “India is an integral factor of our Global Innovation, Research & Development. With the opening of our new office in Noida, we aim to deliver on our promise of offering a thriving working environment to our colleagues.
“We are excited about the opportunities that this new office brings and are confident that it will play a significant role in our future successes. We look forward to collaborating with our teams and partners in India and building strong relationships that will last for years to come.”
Nestled in the prime locality of Noida’s Sector-132, the 10-story campus offers a vibrant working environment to colleagues. The spacious, bright, and naturally lit interiors of the premises with plenty of green spaces, offer a welcoming experience to the colleagues and leave them feeling energized to bring out their best in everything they do.
Reflecting on the company’s buoyant plans for India, Sunil Goyal, CEO of Sopra Banking Software India, and Deputy CEO of Sopra Steria India, said, “We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency in all our operations, and our new office is a testament to providing exceptional service to our clients and offer a great working space to our colleagues.
“It is because of their sheer commitment that we were accredited as a Great Place to Work – the second time in a row! We are excited to have a new address in Noida that reflects our values, passion and supports our business ambitions.”
Since Sopra Banking’s inception in 2012, the revenue has increased from 171 million euros to nearly half a billion. The organisation has evolved from a France-centric provider to a global one and has expanded its services to include cloud technology and an open banking platform.
Sopra Banking Software is the partner of choice for more than 1,500 financial institutions worldwide, and customers based in over 80 countries. fiinews.com
