Global Company Selects Liverpool for European Headquarters
In a significant boost to Liverpool’s economy, two international companies have established their European headquarters in the city. Chinese vehicle manufacturer Chery Commercial Vehicle and Indian AI firm Aivion have both chosen Liverpool as their base in Europe, signaling the city’s growing prominence as a favored location for international businesses.
Chery Commercial Vehicle Establishes European Hub
On Thursday, Chery Commercial Vehicle announced its decision to create a major hub in Liverpool. This facility will focus on research, engineering, innovation, and commercial development, supporting the company’s operations across Europe. The establishment of this hub is expected to produce high-value jobs in engineering, software development, and research and development.
Local Government Response
Cllr Liam Robinson, who represented Liverpool during the announcement in China, emphasized the significance of this development. “To be recognized as the location for Chery’s European headquarters is fantastic,” he stated. The city has invested considerable effort in showcasing its strengths to attract such investments.
Aivion Joins Liverpool’s Innovative Landscape
This week also saw Aivion, an Indian company founded in 2024, choose Liverpool’s Central Tech building as its European headquarters. Aivion specializes in developing AI-driven solutions, particularly aimed at improving educational outcomes.
Strategic Location Choice
Kofil Ali, Non-Executive Director of Aivion, noted that Liverpool’s reputation for innovation played a crucial role in their decision. “The city’s supportive environment and focus on technology made it the ideal place for our UK operations,” he remarked.
Benefits of Liverpool’s Environment
Both companies highlighted several key factors that influenced their choice of Liverpool:
- Access to university talent pools.
- An emphasis on driving digital transformation.
- Support from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s new chief AI officer.
The arrival of these companies marks a positive step for Liverpool’s economic growth agenda, reflecting the city’s commitment to becoming a hub for innovation and technology.
