Audi to Cut 7,500 Jobs in Germany by 2029
The reduction aims to save over €1 billion annually while investing €8 billion in its German plants.
Audi's management board and works council have reached an agreement to reduce up to 7,500 jobs at its German plants in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm by 2029. This move is expected to generate annual savings exceeding €1 billion in the medium term.
The company plans to invest approximately €8 billion in these facilities during the same period.
According to Audi, the job cuts, which represent 14% of its workforce in Germany, will not impact production roles but will focus on ‘indirect areas’ to streamline operations and reduce bureaucracy within the organization.
The company has also indicated that it is exploring digitalization options to alleviate workloads in certain departments.
Economic pressures, increased competitive dynamics, and prevailing political uncertainties have been cited as the primary reasons for this decision.
The initiative aims to enhance Audi's productivity, speed, and flexibility in addressing forthcoming challenges.
Gernot Döllner, the CEO of Audi, stated, "With this clear agreement, we reinforce Audi's competitiveness and future readiness alike.
Together, we send a clear signal of increased focus, efficiency, and profitability in our German plants."
Jörg Schlagbauer, chairman of the works council, noted that through temporary job reductions and a revised profit-sharing program, Audi's workforce is playing a significant role in ensuring the brand remains resilient and future-proof.
In addition to the job cuts, Audi has announced the extension of its job protection plan until the end of 2033. The investment of about €8 billion will support the production of fully electric vehicles in Ingolstadt, while Neckarsulm will intensify its focus on digitalization in the field of artificial intelligence.
The company plans to invest approximately €8 billion in these facilities during the same period.
According to Audi, the job cuts, which represent 14% of its workforce in Germany, will not impact production roles but will focus on ‘indirect areas’ to streamline operations and reduce bureaucracy within the organization.
The company has also indicated that it is exploring digitalization options to alleviate workloads in certain departments.
Economic pressures, increased competitive dynamics, and prevailing political uncertainties have been cited as the primary reasons for this decision.
The initiative aims to enhance Audi's productivity, speed, and flexibility in addressing forthcoming challenges.
Gernot Döllner, the CEO of Audi, stated, "With this clear agreement, we reinforce Audi's competitiveness and future readiness alike.
Together, we send a clear signal of increased focus, efficiency, and profitability in our German plants."
Jörg Schlagbauer, chairman of the works council, noted that through temporary job reductions and a revised profit-sharing program, Audi's workforce is playing a significant role in ensuring the brand remains resilient and future-proof.
In addition to the job cuts, Audi has announced the extension of its job protection plan until the end of 2033. The investment of about €8 billion will support the production of fully electric vehicles in Ingolstadt, while Neckarsulm will intensify its focus on digitalization in the field of artificial intelligence.
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