Unipart has officially inaugurated its new global IT centre of excellence in Pune on May 12, 2026.
According to the company, the new facility marks a strategic evolution of its India operations, transitioning from a traditional support function in Mumbai to a high-performance hub focused on leading complex global projects.
Pune Facility to Support Core Technical Functions
The Pune center will house approximately 100 IT professionals specializing in:
- Applications
- Network and IT infrastructure
- Automation and analytics
- Business solutions and services
- SAP
- Cybersecurity
The company stated that the center will support innovation and strengthen Unipart’s global digital infrastructure capabilities.
Pune Selected for Talent and Academic Ecosystem
According to the article, Pune was selected due to its strong academic ecosystem and stable IT talent market, providing access to industry-ready graduates and technology professionals.
The company noted that the city’s talent pool will help support long-term capability building and digital transformation initiatives.
Leadership Team Attends Official Launch
The inauguration ceremony was attended by:
- Darren Leigh, Chief Executive Officer, Unipart
- Richard Gifford, IT Director, Unipart
- members of the newly formed Pune technology team
- local partners and academic representatives
The launch event included a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony and showcased the new collaborative workspace designed to support global technology operations.
Leadership Perspective on the Expansion
Darren Leigh, Chief Executive Officer of Unipart, stated that the transition to Pune is a strategic move aimed at strengthening the company’s global IT operations through access to a stable and highly skilled technology ecosystem.
He added that the company is building a high-performance team capable of addressing complex digital challenges and delivering advanced solutions for customers globally.
Focus on Global Collaboration and Digital Infrastructure
Richard Gifford, IT Director at Unipart, said the Pune centre of excellence will act as a strategic driver for the company’s core technical functions.
According to him, the specialist teams in Pune will work closely with global colleagues to develop and support digital infrastructure that enables long-term business scalability and operational depth across the UK and US operations.
Strengthening Global Technology Capabilities from India
The article highlights that the Pune center reflects Unipart’s broader strategy to strengthen global technology operations, cybersecurity capabilities, automation initiatives, and enterprise IT infrastructure through specialized India-based talent and engineering capabilities.
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