Volvo Cars to Close Stockholm Office to Increase Efficiency
2 sources across 2 countries · South Africa · United Kingdom
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Volvo Cars announced on Monday that it will close its Stockholm office by March 1, 2027. The company plans to relocate responsibilities to its headquarters in Gothenburg as part of an effort to cut costs and boost efficiency. The Stockholm site currently employs 450 people and was established to develop expertise in AI, software development, and digital customer experience.
Volvo Cars, which is majority owned by China's Geely, previously stated plans to cut 3,000 mostly white-collar jobs due to trade uncertainty and weaker demand in the automotive market. The company stated that concentrating resources across fewer Swedish sites will reduce complexity and improve competitiveness. It remains unclear how many jobs will be cut specifically because of the Stockholm closure, though the company said it will maintain dialogue with employees and their representatives.
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