Granite Digital Expands in the U.S. to Support Global Clients and Creates 50 New Jobs
June 25 2024 - 12:30PM
Business Wire
Granite Digital, Ireland’s largest digital agency and a key
player in the country’s tech ecosystem, is strategically expanding
into the U.S. market. This move aligns with Ireland's reputation as
a leading European tech hub and responds to the increasing demand
for innovative digital solutions and award-winning client service
from Granite Digital’s growing Fortune 500 client base.
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Pictured at the announcement that Granite
Digital is expanding into the U.S. market to support its growing
global client base and create 50 new jobs in New York are L-R:
Margaret Molloy, advisor to the Granite Digital board; Robert
Carpenter, Chief Commercial Officer of Granite Digital, and Conor
Buckley, CEO of Granite Digital. (Photo: Business Wire)
The investment follows Granite’s acquisition of the majority
stake in the digital division of New York-based creative agency
LCM247, founded by Chief Creative Officer, Patrick Heaphy.
Renowned for blending cutting-edge technology with Ireland’s
rich storytelling tradition, Granite Digital’s U.S. expansion will
create over 50 new jobs in New York. The positions will include
Software Engineering, Data Science (Artificial Intelligence),
DevOps, Digital Advisory, Analytics, CRO and Customer Experience
(CX).
“This strategic investment enables us to fill a crucial gap in
the market, particularly in B2B enterprise support,” said Robert
Carpenter, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Granite
Digital. “Our global clients are asking us to expand our presence
into the U.S. This expanded presence in New York allows us to
better serve our clients and expand our offerings, enabling
U.S.-based and global businesses to leverage the best European
digital marketing, security, and compliance standards. As always,
we will continue to deliver award-winning client services.”
Appointments
Granite Digital has made two key appointments to strengthen its
U.S. operations further.
Margaret Molloy, a veteran marketer and founder of Molloy
Marketing Advisory, will be a board advisor. Margaret’s career
spans several prominent roles, including a decade-long tenure at
Siegel+Gale, where she spearheaded global marketing.
“I am thrilled to see Granite Digital bring its digital
excellence and award-winning client service to U.S.-based brands,”
Molloy said. “Leveraging skilled global talent to drive growth can
be a game-changer for brands. Granite Digital’s strategy to
integrate top global talent with local presence in Ireland and New
York will appeal to brand leaders looking for top-tier digital
solutions, engaging storytelling, and commitment to client
service.”
Oran Bambrick has been appointed as Vice President of
U.S. Operations. Oran will leverage his expertise in digital
operations and market expansion as Granite continues to support
clients in the U.S.
About Granite Digital
Granite Digital was founded in Ireland in 2008 and has
successfully delivered over 1,000 website projects for some of the
biggest companies and institutions in the world. The heart of
Granite Digital’s success is its commitment to client service
making it Ireland's largest independent digital agency. In recent
years, Granite Digital has been on a growth path, expanding its
client base of over 1200 organizations. Concentrix, Google Cloud,
CBRE, and Papa John’s are some of the organizations Granite Digital
has served.
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