Zoho has opened its UK headquarters in Milton Keynes, strengthening the city’s position as a destination for global technology firms.
The global software company, which employs more than 18,000 people worldwide and supports more than 150 million users across over one million organisations, has moved from a smaller base in Bletchley to a new office on Midsummer Boulevard in the city centre.
The site will serve as Zoho’s UK headquarters, while also acting as a base for its wider European operations, reflecting both the company’s growth and Milton Keynes’ increasing role as a location for international technology firms.
Zoho has tripled its UK workforce over the past two years and reported growth of 43 per cent during that period. The expansion in Milton Keynes is expected to support further hiring across sales, marketing and customer support, alongside closer engagement with customers and partners.
Sachin Agarwal, managing director at Zoho UK, said the company’s experience in Milton Keynes had shaped its decision to scale its presence in the city.
He said: “Over time, we’ve built a strong team here, developed closer relationships with customers and partners, and gained real confidence in the opportunity in the UK market. This new office reflects that journey and our long-term commitment to being part of Milton Keynes.”
Zoho’s presence in the city has grown from a single employee in 2022 to nearly 100 staff. The company now works with more than 400 businesses in Milton Keynes and around 60,000 organisations across the UK, providing cloud-based software across sales, marketing, finance and operations.
Further investment is planned alongside the new headquarters. Zoho confirmed it will open a UK data centre, enabling customers to store data within national boundaries and responding to increasing demand around data sovereignty, particularly in regulated sectors.
Sachin added: “We are seeing a clear shift towards customers wanting greater control over where their data is stored, particularly in sectors such as the public sector and financial services. Expanding our presence here allows us to respond to that while continuing to support our UK customers more closely.”
The move from Bletchley to a central Milton Keynes headquarters reflects both Zoho’s growth and the city’s wider development as a centre for technology and business.
James Lancaster, mayor of Milton Keynes, said the city’s appeal lies in its ambition and its ability to support businesses looking to scale.
He said: “Milton Keynes is one of the fastest-growing cities in the UK for a reason. We have the ambition, the drive and the businesses that want to make a difference.”
He added that the arrival of a UK headquarters in the city centre highlights the strength of Milton Keynes’ business environment.
Tim Flagg, chief executive at UKAI, said Zoho’s decision reflects the growing importance of locations such as Milton Keynes in the UK’s technology landscape.
He said: “This is about more than a new office. It shows how global companies are building closer relationships with the businesses and ecosystems they want to serve.”
Sridhar Iyengar, managing director for Zoho Europe, said the company’s presence in Milton Keynes had been a deliberate long-term decision.
He said: “We wanted to be here and to be part of this community for the long term. Being present allows us to work more closely with customers, partners and the wider business community, and to grow together over time.”
Zoho’s decision to locate its UK headquarters in Milton Keynes marks a further step in the city’s development, as it continues to attract international firms and strengthen its position as a centre for technology and innovation.
Main Iimage: Mayor of Milton Keynes James Lancaster (middle) opening Zoho’s new office alongside Sachin Agrawal, UK Managing Director (left) and Tim Flagg, CEO of UKAI (right)
