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    Proximus to Cut 1,200 Jobs by 2030 -CEO

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    Posted on February 27, 2026

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    Last updated: April 2, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    Proximus plans to cut 1,200 roles by 2030 (about 15% of staff) as it targets efficiency gains from AI, CEO Stijn Bijnens told investors. The Belgian telecom also aims to trim external workforce costs by €25 million by 2028, against a backdrop of continued fiber rollout and recently reported full-yea

    Proximus plans to cut 1,200 jobs by 2030 as AI boosts efficiency

    Main update

    Workforce reduction plan

    Feb 27 (Reuters) - Belgian telecom provider Proximus will cut 1,200 jobs by 2030 due to AI efficiency measures, equivalent to 15% of its workforce, CEO Stijn Bijnens said during a presentation to investors on Friday,.

    External workforce cost cuts

    The company will also look to reduce external workforce costs by 25 million euros by 2028, he said. 

    Source and reporting

    (Reporting by Leo Marchandon in Gdansk)

    References

    • Proximus Group financial results – Fourth quarter and full-year 2025 | Proximus Group
    • Proximus SA - Annual Report 2025 | FinancialReports.eu
    • Proximus releases bold2025, a 3-year strategy to deliver growth and long term value creation | Proximus Group

    Table of Contents

    • Main update
    • Workforce reduction plan
    • External workforce cost cuts
    • Source and reporting

    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. ()

    Frequently Asked Questions about Proximus to cut 1,200 jobs by 2030 -CEO

    1How many jobs will Proximus cut by 2030?

    Proximus plans to cut 1,200 jobs by 2030.

    2What percentage of Proximus' workforce do the job cuts represent?

    The planned cuts are equivalent to about 15% of its workforce.

    3Why is Proximus reducing jobs by 2030?

    The CEO said the cuts are due to AI efficiency 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)
    • 4What cost reduction target did Proximus set for its external workforce?

    Proximus will look to reduce external workforce costs by 25 million euros by 2028.

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