Sony Ericsson is moving its Americas headquarters from Miami to Atlanta. As part of the plan, the company signed a new lease in the Terminus 200 Building in the Buckhead section of Atlanta, with plans to make it the hub for regional operations in North America and Latin America.
Approximately 180 employees will be based in the facility, including executive teams, sales and marketing staff and operations.
There are two main reasons for the move: On one side, Sony Ericsson received quite a support from both the state and local economic development teams; on the other side, their operator partner AT&T is also based in Atlanta, meaning there will also be opportunities for stronger collaboration.
Commenting on the move (and by move, we really mean move), Anderson Teixeira, president of Sony Ericsson Region Americas, said: “Atlanta is an ideal location for Sony Ericsson’s new regional headquarters, and we look forward to immersing ourselves in this vibrant community. Access to impressive office space and a diverse pool of talent, combined with close proximity to AT&T, and easy access to Latin America, make Atlanta an obvious choice for relocation. This move will also encourage even stronger collaboration with our partners as we launch innovative and exciting new products in this market.”