Nissan Affirms Imminent Layoffs at European Headquarters

Nissan Affirms Imminent Layoffs at European Headquarters

In a bid to streamline operations and stabilize the company, Nissan is currently engaging in consultations at its European regional headquarters in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France [1][2][3][4]. The discussions focus on reducing jobs, with an emphasis on voluntary redundancies before any compulsory layoffs.

The European office, which manages operations across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, India, and Oceania, is home to approximately 560 employees [1][2][3][4]. The consultation process is expected to conclude by October 20, 2025, with a full briefing to staff in November [1][2][3][4].

This job cut initiative is part of a wider corporate restructuring introduced by Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa in April 2025. The plan aims to reduce the global workforce by about 15%, decrease vehicle production capacity by nearly 30% to 2.5 million vehicles annually, and shut down several manufacturing plants globally, including seven in Japan and one in Mexico [1][3][4].

However, there are, so far, no announced job cuts at Nissan’s only European manufacturing plant located in Sunderland, UK [1]. The regional office's reorganization will likely alter its role and operations overseeing markets in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, India, and Oceania [1][2][3].

The exact number of job cuts at the European headquarters has not been disclosed. Nissan is conducting this process with attention to transparency, care, and legal compliance [2][3][4]. The final decision on job cuts at the European headquarters will be communicated to staff in November.

The changes at the European headquarters are part of a global strategy to reduce costs. The consultation process does not allow for further information to be shared at this time. The impact on Nissan’s business in the specified regions will become clearer after the conclusion of the consultation and communication of the restructuring details in late 2025.

In summary, Nissan’s job cuts at its European regional HQ are part of a global restructuring under new leadership, aiming to reduce costs and streamline operations across multiple regions including Europe, Africa, the Middle East, India, and Oceania, with voluntary redundancies prioritized before layoffs [1][2][3][4]. The changes will affect the office's work with organizations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, India, and Oceania. The consultation with staff representatives at the European headquarters is expected to be concluded in October.

1. The restructuring initiative by Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa includes reducing vehicle production capacity, a move that might impact the finance of the vehicle production industry.
2. The consultation process at the European headquarters, aimed at reducing jobs, could potentially affect the roles and operations of Nissan in the aerospace industry as well, given the company's involvement in overseeing markets in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, India, and Oceania, which also includes the organization of some aerospace events and collaborations.

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