EIB Group Launches IT Centre of Excellence in Warsaw to Enhance Digital Capabilities

“Opening a new IT hub in Warsaw underlines the important role of Poland for the EIB Group’s development,” said EIB Vice-President Teresa Czerwińska.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has inaugurated an IT Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Warsaw, aiming to expand the group's cloud, cybersecurity, and other digital capabilities.

“Opening a new IT hub in Warsaw underlines the important role of Poland for the EIB Group’s development,” said EIB Vice-President Teresa Czerwińska. “Our ambition is to make the Centre of Excellence an attractive workplace that offers opportunities and attracts new talents. The centre will not only broaden our IT capabilities but also ensure we continue to deliver digital solutions for our clients.”

The CoE is set to enhance the EIB Group’s global activities by bringing in new expertise, fostering greater innovation, and enabling wider collaboration.

"We are very excited about the establishment of our Center of Excellence in Warsaw, with tangible advantages including the infusion of niche expertise to our existing teams, access to a larger IT talent pool, and resilience in our operating model,” said EIB Group Chief Digital Officer Kaisu Christie. “We're thrilled to have our new colleagues in Warsaw join our IT family, working together with our Luxembourg teams to revolutionize the way we operate and drive innovation.”

The CoE will focus on four main areas:

1. Cloud: Strengthen cloud capabilities and support the "Cloud First" strategy.
2. M365: Establish cybersecurity activities and M365 capabilities.
3. Pega: Integrate Pega skills to support and accelerate strategic business projects.
4. Compatible: Enhance capabilities to support market and financial-risk applications.

The new Centre of Excellence in Warsaw marks a significant step forward for the EIB Group, positioning it to better meet the digital demands of the future while leveraging the robust IT talent pool in Poland.