Adidas has confirmed cuts to several technology roles in India, after a reported restructuring at its Gurugram tech hub affected a substantial part of the workforce. The company has not published the number of employees impacted, while people familiar with the development put the affected share at 45–50% of the hub’s staff.
The Gurugram facility has about 700 employees. Software engineers, data scientists, data engineers and other technology professionals are among those reportedly affected. Employees were informed about the decision during a town hall meeting held on 15 September.
How the exit process is being handled
The affected employees have reportedly been divided into 2 groups. one group received exit letters on 15 September, the same day as the town hall meeting. The second group was asked to remain in their roles for a limited period while work is transferred to another tech hub.
Employees in the second group have been given time until 15 December to continue working and complete the handover. They may also look for another role within Adidas during this period. If they do not secure an internal position by then, 15 December will be their final working day.
The exact number of people in either group has not been confirmed.
What Adidas said about the restructuring
Adidas said it had taken the difficult decision to reduce positions in parts of its technology organisation in India. The company did not provide a figure for the total number of affected employees.
According to Adidas, the change is intended to make its operating model better suited to evolving business requirements. The company also cited plans to simplify some parts of the organisation, strengthen essential capabilities and prepare for a rapidly changing business and technology environment over the long term.
The company said India remains a strategically important market. Adidas added that its India technology hub will continue to play an important role in growth, innovation and digital transformation.
What the change means for employees
The restructuring has created 2 different timelines for affected staff. Some employees have already received exit communication, while others have a defined period to complete operational handovers and pursue internal opportunities.
Because Adidas has not released an official headcount, the final scale of the job cuts remains unclear. The reported 45–50% figure applies to the estimated share of the Gurugram hub’s workforce and has not been confirmed by the company.
Conclusion
Adidas has confirmed technology-role reductions in India, but the final number of affected employees is still unknown. The restructuring at the Gurugram hub includes immediate exits for some workers and an internal-transition period ending on 15 December for others.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What happened at Adidas’s India technology organisation?
Adidas reduced several positions in its India technology organisation, including roles at its Gurugram tech hub.
Q. How many Adidas employees were reportedly affected?
People familiar with the development estimated that 45–50% of the Gurugram hub’s workforce was affected. Adidas has not confirmed an official number.
Q. When were employees informed about the cuts?
Employees were informed during a town hall meeting on 15 September.
Q. What is the final working date for some employees?
For employees who do not secure another internal role, 15 December will be the final working day.
Q. Which technology roles were affected?
The affected roles reportedly include software engineers, data scientists and data engineers, along with other technology positions.
Q. Why did Adidas say it was changing its technology organisation?
Adidas said the move would simplify parts of the organisation, strengthen key capabilities and align its operating model with changing business and technology needs.
Q. Will Adidas’s India technology hub continue operating?
Adidas said the India technology hub will continue supporting the company’s growth, innovation and digital transformation.
