Vote of confidence for Scotland’s FS sector as Synechron expands Scotland focus
Global technology consultancy Synechron has stepped up its partnership with Scottish Financial Enterprise after selecting Scotland as a new hub for business growth and innovation.
Synechron joined Scottish Financial Enterprise in 2023, aiming to form new partnerships with academia and offer deep domain expertise to Scotland’s financial services sector in data, AI, cloud and devops, engineering, digital, and consulting.
The company recently established its first Scottish workspace at Edinburgh Futures Institute at the University of Edinburgh and has plans targeting expansion into Scotland's financial and professional services industries.
It is upgrading to partner-level membership in SFE, representing its strong confidence in the sector. SFE has three levels of membership – member, associate, and partner – which include different levels of engagement and member benefits.
The move will allow Synechron to more closely collaborate with the sector, participating in key forums to drive industry change and contribute positively to Scottish ecosystem.
Sandy Begbie CBE, Chief Executive, Scottish Financial Enterprise, commented:
“We are delighted to further develop our relationship with Synechron as the firm builds on its commitment to Scotland.
“The company’s confidence in the Scottish market is a welcome sign of our strengths in data, AI and digital transformation and firms like Synechron have a key role in helping us to further develop our capabilities and leadership in this space.
“I look forward to working even more closely with Synechron in the years ahead to drive strategic progress on these important areas of shared ambition.”
Commenting on the news, Peter Cambden, Synechron Managing Director, said:
“Synechron prioritises its presence in Scotland. This commitment is exemplified by the strength of our relationship with the SFE. We are excited to build deeper connections and partnerships within the Scottish financial services sector.”