Prime Highlights
- Ekco is expanding its Caribbean operations with a €10 million investment, strengthening its presence across key markets in the region.
- The move will support businesses facing rising cyber threats while helping to address skills shortages in the cybersecurity sector.
Key Facts
- The expansion includes a new office in Trinidad and Tobago and will create 18 jobs by the end of 2027.
- Ekco aims to grow its Caribbean revenues from €2 million to €5 million over the next two years.
Background:
Irish-founded cybersecurity specialist Ekco has announced a €10 million investment to support its expansion in the Caribbean, marked by the opening of a new regional office in Trinidad and Tobago. The move forms part of the company’s wider international growth strategy and is expected to create 18 new jobs by the end of 2027.
The investment will be made over the next two years and is aimed at strengthening Ekco’s presence across key Caribbean markets, including Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados and Jamaica. As part of the expansion, the company expects to increase its revenues in the region from €2 million to €5 million over the same period.
The newly created roles will be based globally but will focus exclusively on serving the Caribbean market. Positions will span both sales and technical functions, supporting local organisations as they respond to rising cybersecurity risks and increasingly complex regulatory demands.
Ekco currently employs more than 1,000 people across the UK, Europe, Asia, Africa and the United States. In the Caribbean, the company works with clients in tightly regulated sectors such as finance, legal services and government. These sectors are under increasing pressure as cyber attacks become more common and complex, while skilled cybersecurity professionals remain in short supply.
The company’s new Caribbean base will allow it to work more closely with existing clients and develop stronger relationships with regional partners. Ekco has confirmed it will continue to collaborate with organisations such as the Caribbean Telecoms Union and Digicel to enhance its service offering and support further growth in the market.
Mark Donnellan, head of business development for Ekco in the Caribbean, said the expansion reflects accelerating global growth driven by organic performance and targeted acquisitions. He said the region offers strong opportunities for organisations looking to strengthen their cybersecurity as digital threats continue to rise.
Ekco also believes the expansion will support its own growth while helping the Caribbean economy by filling skills gaps and supporting businesses to stay secure and competitive.
