How much will Orsted gain from axing 2,000 jobs? Less than you’d think

Cutting quarter of workforce will only save Orsted 2% of total revenue, according to its own accounts – and expose offshore wind giant to ‘brain drain’

Orsted CEO Rasmus Errboe was interviewed on stage by Danish Industry, just before the cuts were announced.
Orsted CEO Rasmus Errboe was interviewed on stage by Danish Industry, just before the cuts were announced.Photo: Christer Holte, Dansk Industri
Published 14 October 2025, 04:00Updated 14 October 2025, 04:00
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