Archive · 14 Nov 2025
Nissan to Cut 87 Jobs at European Office Amid Global Restructuring
Nissan, a car company, is going through some big changes to make things run better and make more money.
They are letting go of 87 people at their main office in France that handles many countries.
This is part of a bigger plan to reduce the total number of workers worldwide and also make fewer cars at their factories.
Some jobs in selling and marketing will be gone.
But, Nissan is also making 34 new jobs available for people who want to move to different roles inside the company.
They are offering special bonuses or help for people who choose to leave.
Even with these cuts, Nissan says the French office is still very important for their business in the region.
They are also trying to make their work happen faster and be smarter.
Nissan will eliminate 87 positions at its European regional office in France.
The cuts are part of CEO Ivan Espinosa's global restructuring plan, aiming for a 15% headcount reduction.
The plan also involves slashing global production capacity by nearly 30% and reducing manufacturing sites.
Most roles affected are in marketing and sales, with the company creating new roles for internal redeployment.
Nissan confirmed an agreement with European management and employee representatives, with changes being implemented in phases starting with voluntary separation.
- Who
- Nissan, global CEO Ivan Espinosa, European management, and employee representatives (CFDT union)
- What
- Nissan is cutting 87 jobs at its European regional office as part of a global restructuring plan that includes a 15% reduction in global headcount, slashing production capacity, and reducing manufacturing sites. The company is also creating new roles and offering support for departing employees.
- When
- An agreement was reached last month and formalized on October 16. Voluntary separation will begin soon, with potential forced redundancies starting in early February. Nissan confirmed changes on Thursday.
- Where
- The job cuts are at Nissan's European regional office in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France, which oversees operations across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, India, and Oceania.
- Why
- To streamline operations, return to profitability, address specific challenges in key markets like Europe, simplify roles, remove management layers, and boost efficiencies.
Company Statement
Union Representative Stance
Reasons for Cuts
Company Statement
The decision is driven by the need to reflect the reality of today's business environment and address specific challenges at Nissan, including simplification of roles, removal of management layers, and boosting efficiencies.
Union Representative Stance
While Loic Salomon, a CFDT union representative who signed the agreement, did not respond to a request for comment, the agreement itself suggests a negotiated outcome for job reductions.
Future of the European Office
Company Statement
Nissan will maintain the Montigny office, which is considered "absolutely vital" for the automaker's regional business, and continue investing in employee development.
Union Representative Stance
The town hall meeting called for the need to make operations faster and more agile, with a regional chairperson stating it's "not just cutting the fat" but also building muscle to strengthen the role in the region.
- Job Cuts at European Office
- 87 positions
- Affected Office Location
- Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France
- Affected Departments
- Primarily marketing and sales
- Total Employees at Office
- Approximately 570
- New Roles Created
- 34
- Total Employees in Region (Europe, Africa, Middle East, India, Oceania)
- Nearly 19,000
- European Retail Sales (First Half FY)
- Slipped 8%