Siemens Energy Plans to Simplify and Optimize Structure through Workforce Reductions at Spanish Subsidiary Gamesa

Siemens Energy announced plans to reduce costs by up to 400 million euros in order to make its Spanish wind turbine subsidiary, Gamesa, profitable. The company stated that the workforce adjustments will be necessary as part of efforts to simplify and optimize the company’s structure. While it is unclear how the measure will specifically impact Spain, Siemens Energy’s main work centers in the country are in Zamudio, Sarriguren, and Ágreda.

As of September 30, Siemens Gamesa employed almost 29,300 workers worldwide, with significant numbers in countries like Denmark, Spain, and Germany. The company plans to negotiate concrete measures with worker representatives in the coming months to determine the exact impact of the workforce reduction.

Siemens Energy also announced changes in leadership, with CEO Jochen Eickholt stepping down and Vinod Philip taking over as his successor. There will be a restructuring of central functions within Siemens Gamesa, with a focus on agility, effectiveness, and transparency. The company aims for its wind turbine subsidiary to return to profitability by 2026 with a double-digit operating margin in the long term.

Union representatives at Siemens Gamesa have expressed concern about the workforce adjustments but have noted the company’s commitment to onshore wind activities. Both CC OO and UGT have shown their discomfort with the announcements and have emphasized the importance of a clear commitment from the new CEO for the development of business in Spain. Siemens Energy’s recent financial results showed positive net profits