The Telangana government revealed the decision after meetings between Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Southwest’s senior leadership, including Chief Information Officer Lauren Woods, CTO Tom Merritt, and other top executives. Southwest’s new Hyderabad center will focus on driving research and development, digital transformation, and global innovation projects—making it a major contributor to the airline’s evolving business strategies.
Chief Minister Reddy welcomed the move, highlighting Hyderabad’s thriving business ecosystem, skilled talent pool, and robust infrastructure. He also linked the announcement to the state’s ambitious economic roadmap—“Telangana Rising 2047”—aiming for USD 1 trillion by 2034 and USD 3 trillion by 2047. The global center strengthens Hyderabad’s status as a preferred destination for multinational technology and innovation hubs.
Besides boosting jobs for tech professionals and aviation experts, the center is expected to foster international collaborations and drive progress in areas such as aviation technology, digital customer experience, and enterprise innovation.
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