London-based IT company to create 10 jobs with opening of new office in Derry

News that an IT company is to create ten jobs with the opening of an office in Derry has been welcomed by a former mayor of the city.

London based Launchpad, specialises in data and video software for recruitment.

Sinn Fein Councillor Elisha McCallion, whose year as Mayor of Derry City and Strabane Council ended on Monday night last, said the decision of the company to set of an office here was “good news” for the city.

She said: “I welcome the news that Launchpad is setting up its new European base in the city .I am pleased to have met with the company in the past year and heard their ambitious plans.

“To get ten highly paid IT jobs is good news and is hopefully something the company can build on in the times ahead and create more employment opportunities in Derry.”