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WP Engine to employ 80 more people in Limerick by end of next year

Chief executive of Texas WordPress website software company says city’s talent has played ‘crucial role’ in its success

Heather Brunner, chief executive of WP Engine. “Ever since we were founded in 2010, we have had rapid adoption of our products in Europe”. Picture: Arthur Ellis

WP Engine plans to create a further 80 jobs at its Limerick offices by the end of next year after announcing 20 new roles last week. The new positions will increase its staff in the city from 150 to 250.

The Texas-headquartered business, which provides tools to help companies manage WordPress-powered websites, opened its new offices on Henry Street in Limerick City last week having previously been on Cecil Street in the city since it ...