Swedish home appliances maker Electrolux will be closing its regional headquarters in Singapore by May, potentially impacting around 100 to 200 employees. Most of the affected employees will be retrenched, while a few have been offered relocation packages. The company's director of communication for Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (Apac & MEA) confirmed the closure but did not provide details on the deadline.
Swedish home appliances maker Electrolux will be shutting its regional headquarters in Singapore by May, potentially affecting around 100 to 200 employees, The Straits Times has learnt. Sources said that most of the affected employees will be retrenched, although a handful have been offered relocation packages.
In response to queries from ST, Electrolux’s director of communication for Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (Apac & MEA) transformation, Ms Samar Refai, confirmed the imminent closure of its regional headquarters for Apac & MEA at Rochester Park, but did not comment on the May deadline.The Apac & MEA commercial leadership team will also relocate to Bangkok, said Ms Refai. “The imminent closure of Electrolux’s regional office in Singapore ultimately means that we will need to part ways with some of our regional employees. Those who are impacted are offered the maximum level of support, during the upcoming transition period, and are treated with utmost respect,” said Ms Refai, without adding more detail
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