Proximus to cut 1,200 jobs by 2030 -CEO

Key Takeaways

• Scale: 1,200 job cuts by 2030 equate to ~15% of Proximus’ workforce; the group reported 13,862 employees in 2024 (including international units), giving context to the size of the planned reduction. (financialreports.eu)
• Cost focus extends beyond headcount: management is also targeting a €25m reduction in external workforce costs by 2028, signaling a broader push to lower contractor/outsourcing spend alongside AI-driven productivity measures. (proximus.com)
• Strategic backdrop: Proximus is simultaneously executing major network ambitions (fiber expansion and 5G deployment under its multi-year strategy) while reporting 2025 group revenue of €6.62bn (+1.2% YoY), framing the cuts as part of a longer-term modernization plan rather than a near-term retrenchment only. (proximus.com)