The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Wholesale / Retail Retail trade Retail sale of automotive fuel 47.4 - Retail sale of information and communication equipment
100 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
6 February 2019
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
31 December 2019
Description
Chinese multinational telecommunications equipment producer Huawei has announced that it will create 100 new jobs at its main office in Warsaw by the end of 2019. The company is looking for sales, customer service and marketing staff. In Poland, Huawei plans to maintain a growth rate in the segment of smartphones, laptops and information and communication accessories.
Huawei is a leading global provider of ICT equipment and services. Previous restructurings took place in 2018 (100 jobs created) and 2017 (100 jobs created).
Eurofound (2019), Huawei, Business expansion in Poland, factsheet number 96699, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/96699.
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