Proofpoint Lays Off 6% of Workforce, Offshores Jobs

Private Equity-Owned Firm Lets 280 People Go, Moves Jobs to Argentina and Ireland
Silicon Valley email security firm Proofpoint is laying off 280 positions two months into the tenure of Sumit Dhawan as its chief executive officer. A company spokesperson said Proofpoint anticipates moving half the eliminated positions to overseas units in Argentina and Ireland by midyear.

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