United Parcel Service, popularly known as UPS across the globe, whose first technology centre in India was inaugurated in Chennai by Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Monday, intends to have a 1,000-strong workforce by 2025, in the country.
The technology centre of UPS, which is a leading multi-national shipping and receiving and supply chain management firm, is spread over 51,000 sq ft. The company did not provide details about the exact investment that went into this facility; however, earlier this year, UPS had announced that it was making a strategic investment of USD 15-20 million in India that would complement its existing technology teams in the U.S. and Europe.
Subramani “Subbu” Ramakrishan, vice president for UPS Technology Centres in India, will lead the facility. Around 100 persons have been hired in Chennai with plans to hire 350 by the end of 2023, and up to 1,000 by 2025 across India. The firm intends to hire more women.
