Global employee experience platform Haiilo is strengthening its presence in Manchester, with the city now a central hub for UK expansion. As its fastest-growing regional office, headcount has grown by more than sixfold since 2024.
The business has scaled significantly over the past two years, making 98 hires globally, including 51 in the last 12 months, with UK headcount increasing by 30 over the same period. This growth follows the appointment of CEO Andrew Avanessian in 2024 and reflects rising demand from organisations looking to simplify increasingly complex digital workplaces.
Manchester has become a key driver of that momentum – with rapid growth in the two years since the office opened – supporting both customer growth and product development as Haiilo strengthens its presence across the UK.
In the UK market, Haiilo has seen strong commercial traction, with annual recurring revenue growing by 55% and customer numbers increasing by 60% over the past year. Growth has been particularly notable across sectors including professional services, financial services and healthcare, as organisations look for more effective ways to connect employees and improve access to information.
Alongside hiring, the business has focused on building a high-performing and sustainable team. It reported a gross retention rate of 93% and net retention of 105%, while continuing to invest in career development, with 13 internal promotions in 2025 and a further 17 already completed in 2026.
The company has also invested £25 million into facilities, technology and talent globally, alongside expanding its leadership team with the appointment of a Chief Technology and Product Officer.
Haiilo’s employee experience platform creates a “digital home” where employees are connected with the knowledge, tools and community they need to be productive. This creates room for focus, collaboration and genuine engagement, making work feel effortless.
Andrew Avanessian, CEO at Haiilo, said: “Manchester has become an important part of our growth as we continue to expand across the UK. The city’s strong technology ecosystem and access to talent make it a natural fit for a business focused on shaping the future of work.
“Employees today are expected to navigate multiple systems, channels and tools, all competing for their attention. This is now one of the most valuable resources inside any organisation, yet many workplace experiences are still designed in ways that disrupt it.
“The challenge for organisations is no longer simply enabling digital work, but creating environments where people can focus and do their best work. We make it easy for every employee to find their flow by simplifying the digital workplace, creating more productive, engaged teams.”
