In this piece, we will take a look at the five biggest companies in Europe by employees. For more companies, head on over to 25 Biggest Companies in Europe by Employees.
5. Sodexo S.A. (EPA:SW.PA)
Latest Employee Count Estimate: 422,000
Sodexo S.A. (EPA:SW.PA) is a French business services provider. The firm is based in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France. It caters to the needs of a wide variety of customers, such as businesses, governments, hospitals, energy companies, and others. The firm also has a food ordering division, and it lets other companies manage their employee benefits and mobility. Additionally, Sodexo S.A. (EPA:SW.PA) also provides childcare services, and in home care for senior citizens. The firm was set up in 1966.
4. Public Joint Stock Company Gazprom (MCX:GAZP.ME)
Latest Employee Count Estimate: 468,000
Public Joint Stock Company Gazprom (MCX:GAZP.ME) is one of the world’s largest natural gas providers. It is responsible for most of Russia’s natural gas exports and is a dominant player in the global energy industry. The firm was set up in 1993 and it is headquartered in Moscow. Public Joint Stock Company Gazprom (MCX:GAZP.ME) has more than a hundred kilometers of gas supply pipelines, and it also produces crude oil, heat, and electricity.
3. Deutsche Post AG (ETR:DPW.DE)
Latest Employee Count Estimate: 554,975
Deutsche Post AG (ETR:DPW.DE) is one of the largest logistics companies in the world. As the name suggests, it is a German firm and was set up in 1490 – making it one of the oldest companies not only on our list but also in the world. Deutsche Post AG (ETR:DPW.DE) is headquartered in Bonn, Germany, and it has operations in nearly every continent in the world. Apart from delivering mail and packages, the firm also provides supply chain and logistics management services. The company is most commonly known through its DHL brand, and it is a direct successor to Germany’s state run mail service.
2. Volkswagen AG (OTCMKTS:VWAGY)
Latest Employee Count Estimate: 675,805
Volkswagen AG (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) is one of the world’s leading car manufacturers. One of the biggest German car companies, it was set up in 1937 and is headquartered in Wolfsburg. Volkswagen AG (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) makes and sells cars, commercial vehicles, and a variety of other products as well. These leverage its engineering experience and include items such as engines and turbine components. Additionally, the firm also provides financing to customers for its products.
1. Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN)
Latest Employee Count Estimate: 738,000
Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) is an Irish technology company that is headquartered in Dublin. It provides data management, software engineering, business analytics, and artificial intelligence products and services.
63 of the 943 hedge funds part of Insider Monkey’s fourth quarter of 2022 survey had bought Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN)’s shares. Nicolai Tangen’s Ako Capital is the largest investor with a $512 million stake.
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