7.1 Number of employees

On March 31, 2025, the Sonova Group employed the full time equivalent (FTE) of 17,990 people (previous year 18,151). They were engaged in the following regions and activities:

By region

31.3.2025

31.3.2024

Switzerland

1,434

1,469

EMEA (excl. Switzerland)

7,427

7,514

Americas

4,984

4,945

Asia/Pacific

4,145

4,223

Total

17,990

18,151

By activity

Research and development

1,243

1,208

Operations

4,557

4,578

Sales and marketing, general and administration

12,190

12,365

Total

17,990

18,151

The average number of employees (full time equivalents) of the Sonova Group for the year was 18,385 (previous year 17,700). Total personnel expenses for the 2024/25 financial year amounted to CHF 1,380.8 million (previous year CHF 1,279.9 million).