Ancestry.com opens international headquarters in Ireland, creating 50 jobs
Ancestry.com, the world’s largest for-profit genealogical company, is to locate its international operations in Dublin. Starting with 15 people, the operation will grow to 50 people within two years. The company is set to move into the new premises in September, having been in Dublin in temporary offices since autumn 2011.
Ancestry.com has signed a lease on property at Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin from where it will run its international operations.
The new office is part of Ancestry’s long-term growth strategy. IDA Ireland said it represents an exciting new investment by the company in its international division which covers the Ancestry’s operations outside of the US.
Growth curve
Employee numbers in the Dublin office currently total 15 but are expected to grow to more than 50 within two years. That number will include staff working within management and finance functions as well as website developers and member service agents.
Olivier van Calster, Ancestry.com's vice-president and general manager, International, said that the company is looking forward to growing its international business from Dublin.
“Ireland is the perfect location for our international headquarters and was chosen for a number of reasons, not least because of the great availability of talented people, but also because it is a country that has a long history of emigration and plays a significant role in the family history of people across the globe,” he said.
Ireland's growing cluster of online companies
Commenting on the announcement the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, said Ancestry.com was a welcome addition to Ireland’s growing cluster of online companies.
IDA Ireland CEO Barry O’Leary said Ancestry.com’s decision to locate in Dublin follows a strong flow of investments in recent years in the digital sector.
“It highlights Ireland’s place on the global digital map. It is a welcome addition to the existing dynamic technology cluster in Ireland,” he said.
The new premises will be officially opened later in the year, when further details of Ancestry.com's plans will be announced.
