News has emerged regarding job cuts at Nestlé. The company is preparing to lay off 16,000 employees, representing approximately 6 percent of its total workforce.
Nestle Global Job Cuts 2025: News has emerged regarding job cuts at Nestlé, one of the country’s largest FMCG companies. The company is preparing to lay off 16,000 employees, representing approximately 6 percent of its total workforce. This move has been initiated by Nestlé’s new CEO, Philippe Navratil.
It hasn’t been long since he joined the company. In his statement, the CEO said that the world is changing rapidly, and Nestlé must adapt at the same pace. He is prepared to take whatever tough and necessary steps are required, such as reducing the number of employees.
What does Nestle have to say about the layoffs?
Nestlé has announced that these layoffs will be completed over a two-year period. This layoff will result in the termination of 16,000 employees. Nestlé has planned a global layoff, meaning it will lay off employees from every branch in the world. This reduction will involve the elimination of 12,000 white-collar jobs and 4,000 supply chain employees.
The CEO gave information
Nestlé’s new CEO, Philippe Navratil, joined the company in 2001 and has achieved this position through extensive experience. This layoff will benefit the company by 1 billion Swiss francs, double the initial target amount. Navratil also noted that the company’s sales have fallen by 1.9 percent over the past nine months, reaching 65.9 billion Swiss francs. However, the company’s net worth has increased by 1.7 percent.
Navratil’s statements have indicated that he may make some major changes to the company. He may also consider selling underperforming units. These significant layoffs are being linked to these indications from Navratil. Nestlé’s profit margins have also declined, falling from ₹986 crore in the second quarter of last year to ₹753 crore.
