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Getronics

European MSP

Managed ServicesDigital WorkplaceCloudCybersecurity +2

3.1

/ 5.0

★★★☆☆

1500 employee reviews

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"A company with great heritage but a disrupted present. Good for local Benelux careers. Risky for long-term stability."

👍 Benelux heritage. Modern workplace IP. Government relationsh… 👎 Ownership/market uncertainty. Massive downsizing history. Be…

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3500

Employees

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1887

Founded

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Amsterdam

Headquarters

A Dutch IT services and managed services provider with roots dating back to 1887. Once a European IT powerhouse with 28,000 employees, Getronics has been substantially restructured through multiple ownership changes and now operates as a mid-market modern workplace and managed services specialist in Benelux and the UK.

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🏢 Culture & Red Flags

✅Strong European heritage and 135+ year history in technology services

✅Deep Benelux market presence with good government relationships

✅Digital workplace and modern workplace services are well-regarded

✅Workspace 365 and digital workplace IP provides product differentiation

🚩Financial instability — multiple ownership changes, near-collapse events

🚩Massive downsizing from peak of 28,000 employees to ~3,500

🚩Private equity ownership churn creates strategic whiplash

🚩Brand reputation damaged by repeated restructuring and asset sales

🚩Limited geographic scope outside Benelux and UK

Worker Pros

👍 Long heritage and established brand in Benelux 👍 Digital workplace IP (Workspace 365) is genuinely useful 👍 Good relationships with Benelux government clients 👍 Modern workplace focus aligns with market demand

Worker Cons

👎 Multiple ownership changes create strategic whiplash 👎 Massive downsizing from 28K to 3.5K — shadow of former self 👎 Below-market compensation across most roles 👎 Limited geographic reach outside Benelux/UK

💰 Financial Profile

Annual Revenue

$600M

Typical Salary Range

$35,000 - $110,000

Ensure your compensation aligns with their margins. Do not subsidise their profitability with unpaid overtime.

📊 Employee Sentiment

Overall: Mixed-Negative

🟡 Employee Satisfaction Low-Moderate
🔴 Career Growth Limited
🟢 Work-Life Balance Good
🔴 Job Security Low
🟡 Management Variable

🎓 Certifications & Specialties

Certifications

Microsoft PartnerAWS PartnerCisco PartnerISO 27001

Specialties

Managed ServicesDigital WorkplaceCloudCybersecurityModern WorkplaceIT Infrastructure

Typical Clients

GovernmentEnterpriseMid-MarketFinancial ServicesHealthcare

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📰 What's Being Said — Getronics (5 items)

🔥 1,500 Glassdoor reviews: 'A great history but an uncertain future. Ownership uncertainty is exhausting.'

📌 Multiple PE owners: KPN spin-off, then various PE groups, now owned by Apoletto and private investors

📌 Headcount fell from 28,000 (1990s peak) to ~3,500 — a shadow of former self

📌 Near-bankruptcy in 2002 and again in 2014 — financial resilience is a concern

📌 Each new owner brings a new strategy — employees report restructuring fatigue

🗣️ Employee Sentiment

What employees like

Benelux heritage. Modern workplace IP. Government relationships. Good work-life balance.

What employees dislike

Ownership/market uncertainty. Massive downsizing history. Below-market comp. Limited geographic reach.

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❓ Getronics — frequently asked questions

Is Getronics a good place to work?

A company with great heritage but a disrupted present. Good for local Benelux careers. Risky for long-term stability.

What is the salary range at Getronics?

$35,000 - $110,000. Community-submitted figures are on the salary transparency board.

What red flags should I watch for at Getronics?

Financial instability — multiple ownership changes, near-collapse events Massive downsizing from peak of 28,000 employees to ~3,500 Private equity ownership churn creates strategic whiplash Brand reputation damaged by repeated restructuring and asset sales Limited geographic scope outside Benelux and UK

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