Wake County has long been a magnet for investment from Swiss companies, hosting major global brands across finance, advanced manufacturing, and luxury goods. Established Swiss employers in the county include financial services leader UBS, global automation and electrification powerhouse ABB, and renowned luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet. This momentum continues today, with recent high profile investment announcements from Ypsomed and Novartis in the current fiscal year, further solidifying Wake County as a leading U.S. hub for Swiss corporate investment.
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Why Wake County?
There are many great regions in the United States and the competition for investment and workforce continues to intensify. The post-pandemic landscape puts a premium on places that can attract talent with a combination of high quality of place and affordability; on places that have strong technology assets; and on places where the business, government and higher education leaders work together as stewards of a place they love.
See why Swiss companies choose Wake County.
“We are excited to further expand our investment in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Holly Springs, North Carolina,” said . This expansion reflects our long-term commitment to the United States and communities like Holly Springs that offer the kind of world-class biotech talent, top research institutions, and strong infrastructure that make innovation possible. This additional investment will create more high-quality jobs, strengthen local partnerships, and ensure a resilient supply of medicines for years to come, allowing us to bring life-changing medicines to patients faster and more reliably.”
Ashley Magargee | CEO, Genentech
“When our employees visited Raleigh and the Triangle area, they said it felt like home. Quality of life, schools, healthcare, culture, and safe communities were the major considerations for our teams. We are excited to move to the dynamic City of Raleigh and look forward to settling into the area. This represents an important step in the development of our American Service Center, which is key to our future business.”
Francois-Henry Bennahmias | CEO, Audemars Piguet
“Establishing our new production site in the United States marks an important milestone in Ypsomed’s global growth strategy. We have deliberately chosen Holly Springs, a location at the very heart of our industry, close to our customers. The cooperative approach of the local authorities, the excellent infrastructure, and the proximity to top-tier universities provide ideal conditions for our future growth. This environment will allow us to attract the skilled workforce we need and to further strengthen our position as a leading supplier of self-injection systems worldwide."
Simon Michel | CEO, Ypsomed.
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