Swarovski to open service center in Gdańsk

Austrian producer of cut lead glass, Swarovski, will open its global service center in Gdańsk to handle its financial and administrative affairs. The center will launch in June this year, however at first, the team will be limited. The company plans to hire “several hundred” people in the next few years. According to Swarovski's representative, Marcel Angst, Gdańsk was picked because of its educated workforce and good infrastructure, adding that the city's culture is aligned with Swarovski values. Swarovski's managing director, Wojciech Krygowski explained that ultimately, the global center will handle company's HR, payroll and purchases for the whole Swarovski group.