Last mentioned: Feb 27, 2026
Operational Implementation
Initial wave of staff departures begins at Sydney headquarters.
Restructuring Announced
WiseTech Global reveals plans to cut 2,000 jobs due to AI shift.
AI Pivot & Layoffs
CEO Zubin Appoo announces 2,000 job cuts and H1 profit beat.
Two-Year Rollout
Phased reduction of engineering and support roles as AI automation scales.
Stock Collapse
Shares drop 70% following allegations against founder Richard White.
E2open Acquisition
WiseTech acquires U.S. cloud firm E2open for $2.1 billion.
Australian logistics software leader WiseTech Global is reducing its workforce by 30% as it pivots toward an AI-first development model. The company cited the end of the 'manual coding era' as the primary driver for eliminating approximately 2,000 positions over the next two years.
WiseTech Global is slashing 29% of its workforce over two years as it transitions from manual coding to AI-integrated development. The move follows a $2.1 billion acquisition of E2open and aims to streamline operations across 40 countries despite a recent recovery in share price.
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