Employee Statistics

The headcount at December 31, 2011 was 34,259 employees, including the acquisition of 2,772 employees at the Kirov, Russia plant in December 2011.

Pirelli Tyre headcount is characterised by a strong international presence with a significant portion in Central and South America (43%), followed by Europe (36%), while MEA/Asia-Pacific and North America represent 20% and 2% respectively of total labour force.

The overall change in employees in 2011 was characterised by substantial growth.

In emerging markets, the increases in production volume contributed to expansion of the workforce in China, Romania, Brazil, Turkey – following the start-up of Formula 1TM tyre production – and Mexico, where training was planned for the start-up of the new factory.




Breakdown of employees on 31 Dec 2011

  Tyre Other Businesses Total
Executives 280 45 325
White Collar 5,317 451 5,768
Blue Collar 25,227 167 25,394
Pirelli Total 30,824 663 31,487
Acquisition of Kirov Russia plant     2,772
GRAND TOTAL     34,259


Last Revised: 24 Aug 2012