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Dropbox plans 9% workforce cut, technology chief to exit

By Thomson Reuters Oct 28, 2026 | 8:38 AM

Oct 28 (Reuters) – File hosting service Dropbox said on Wednesday it would cut its global ​workforce by about 9% ‌to align investments with its top product and growth priorities, according to a regulatory filing.

Here are some ‌more ​details:

• The ⁠cloud storage company estimates ⁠the layoffs will cost $27 million to $33 million, primarily in severance and related costs

• Dropbox ​expects to recognize most of the costs in the ⁠fourth quarter, with ⁠the remainder in 2027

• ​As of December 31, the ​company had 2,113 full-time employees

• Chief ‌Technology Officer Ali Dasdan will also step down, effective November 18, the filing said

• ⁠CEO and co-founder Andrew Houston stepped down in May, with insider Ashraf ⁠Alkarmi ‌promoted to succeed him

• ⁠Separately, Dropbox said it ​expects ‌third-quarter results to be ​in ⁠line with or above its prior guidance for revenue and adjusted operating margin

(Reporting by Anhata Rooprai in Bengaluru; Editing by ​Tasim Zahid)