Great place to work in the 80s and 90s but went steadily downhill from 2000 onwards. - Anonymous employee AkzoNobel Employee Review

2.0
Feb 19, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Really good, talented people in all areas but a mass exodus - some enforced - ensued from 2005 onwards. People had worked hard and cared about the brands they represented and developed.

Cons

New recruits were simply not up to the task and the quality of the commercial teams fell rapidly. New senior management were simply in it for themselves and very quickly established a clique culture - if you towed the line and did not rock the boat then you were accepted.

Explore other reviews about AkzoNobel

5.0
Jun 10, 2026
Anonymous intern
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Super Welcoming coworkers and environment

Cons

None that I can think of

3.0
May 14, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good place to learn different things

Cons

Plant environment can make it tough day-to-day

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All