Zöe Franklin MP Welcomes CEO of Leading Software Engineering Firm Relocating to Guildford

PE Ltd, with a global client base, chooses “Vibrant” Guildford for “Excellent Infrastructure and Skilled Talent Pool” and plans to support local schools to “Ignite children’s curiosity.” 

Zöe Franklin MP has welcomed PE Ltd and their CEO Greg Grimshaw to Guildford constituency with a visit to the company’s new headquarters next to the University of Surrey’s Guildford campus. 

The company is relocating from Edinburgh and has chosen “vibrant” Guildford for its new base as it works towards expanding its market-leading business into new sectors, including healthcare and banking. 

Zöe Franklin, Liberal Democrat MP for Guilford constituency, said: 

“I am thrilled to see this leading software engineering company choosing Guildford as the perfect location to grow its business. It’s no secret to everyone across Guildford and our villages that our area has so much to offer, and I am delighted to see our wonderful town and our local talent being recognised by a company which already has a global client base, and which is preparing to expand. 

“Intending to grow from 100 to 300 employees will be a very welcome boost to the local economy. It also is a vote of confidence in Guildford. We are proudly forward thinking, with ambition and an excellent pool of talent.” 

Greg Grimshaw, CEO PE Ltd invited Guildford’s MP, Zöe Franklin “to share with her our plans for collaboration with other Guildford enterprises; we value the support and insight that local representatives bring to the business community. 

“We look forward to discussing how we can contribute to Guildford’s economic and technological landscape.” Zöe Franklin added: “The company’s commitment to collaboration with local businesses and other innovators as well as working with children to encourage their curiosity is so refreshing. 

“I warmly welcome this exciting news and look forward to Guildford and PE Ltd working well together.”