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Salesforce’s Tableau Bids Farewell to Fremont HQ, Embraces New Beginnings in Seattle

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Business Honor
15 August, 2024

As Salesforce transitions away from its former Fremont headquarters, Tableau's future shines bright with a focus on expanding its Seattle presence

Seattle’s Tableau, the prominent data visualization software company acquired by Salesforce, is preparing to say goodbye to its once-vibrant headquarters in the Fremont neighborhood. Salesforce, the San Francisco-based cloud software giant that purchased Tableau for $15.7 billion in 2019, has decided not to renew the lease on its 110,000-square-foot office space at 837 N. 34th St., which will conclude at the end of August.

This move is part of a larger real estate consolidation effort by Salesforce, which has been under pressure to streamline operations and reduce costs amid a broader tech industry downturn. Over a year ago, Salesforce announced plans to offload some of its office spaces, a decision influenced by the company’s need to adapt to changing market conditions and investor expectations.

Despite this significant reduction in office space, Salesforce is not abandoning its commitment to the Seattle area. The company will continue to operate from its Bellevue office in the 929 Tower, which has served as a crucial hub since its establishment in 2017. The Seattle-area workforce, bolstered by the Tableau acquisition, has grown to over 3,600 employees, highlighting the strategic importance of the region to Salesforce.

As Tableau and Salesforce navigate this transition, the focus remains on ensuring a seamless continuation of services and maintaining strong ties within the Seattle tech community.