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Dropbox Cuts 6% of Global Staff Amid Leadership Transition

Dropbox is laying off 6% of its global workforce, a restructuring the company says is necessary to pivot resources toward its core product priorities and growth initiatives. The move, which follows a major leadership shakeup earlier this year, will trigger up to $33 million in severance and related transition costs.

Dropbox Cuts 6% of Global Staff Amid Leadership Transition

The company anticipates recognizing the bulk of these expenses during the final quarter of the year, with remaining obligations stretching into 2027. Alongside the workforce reduction, Chief Technology Officer Ali Dasdan is stepping down on November 18. Under his departure agreement, Dasdan will receive a $515,000 pro rata bonus and a lump sum cash payment of approximately $1.3 million, in addition to standard severance benefits.

These organizational changes follow a significant transition at the top of the firm: founder Andrew Houston recently stepped down after 19 years as CEO to become executive chairman, handing the reins to former core business general manager Ashraf Alkarmi. Despite the internal upheaval, Dropbox reported that its third-quarter financial performance remains on track, with revenue projected between $627 million and $630 million. The company maintains its full-year guidance, forecasting annual revenue of roughly $2.5 billion.

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