OpenAI EU headquarters: €105M and 400 jobs head to Dublin
OpenAI has made its most definitive move yet in Europe, designating Dublin as its official OpenAI EU headquarters and announcing plans to add 250 new jobs in Ireland as part of what amounts to a full-scale continental offensive. This isn’t a symbolic gesture — it’s a structural commitment backed by roughly 105 million euros in investment and a three-year hiring roadmap targeting up to 400 positions.
Key takeaways
- OpenAI has officially designated Dublin, Ireland as its European Union headquarters.
- The company plans to add 250 new jobs in Ireland and aims to reach up to 400 total hires over three years.
- OpenAI has invested approximately 105 million euros in Ireland and is seeking 45,000 square feet of Dublin office space for its EMEA hub.
- The “OpenAI for Ireland” initiative, launched November 14, 2025 with the Irish Government, targets AI skill development for SMEs and startups.
- Key leadership hires include Emma Redmond as head of EU privacy and Sanj Bhayro as head of EMEA sales.
OpenAI Establishes Dublin as Its European Base
The Irish capital has quietly become one of the most contested pieces of real estate in global tech. OpenAI first opened a Dublin office in September 2023, starting modestly. By November 2025, the team had grown to over 50 employees. What changed is the scale of ambition behind what comes next.
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