pladis Global

pladis Global is a British confectionery and snack foods company based in London, formed in 2016 as a subsidiary of Yıldız Holding. The company unites several iconic brands, including United Biscuits, Ülker, Godiva Chocolatier, and DeMet’s Candy Company. With 27 bakeries across 11 countries, pladis reaches approximately four billion consumers in over 110 countries worldwide. The company offers a diverse range of products, including biscuits and cookies from brands like McVitie’s and Jacob’s, premium chocolates from Godiva, and snacks such as candy-coated pretzels and various regional treats. pladis serves a broad customer base through mass retail, grocery, and specialty outlets, focusing on delivering a variety of tastes and preferences. With around 16,000 employees, pladis combines over 300 years of baking and confectionery heritage to innovate and bring new products to market, aiming to deliver happiness with every bite.

Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering London, United Kingdom Founded 2016 ~1,412 employees

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Employees
1,412
+2.7% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$3.2M
Revenue ~$4.5B
12-month attrition
9.8%
Tech: 10.5%
H1B filings, FY2024
2
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
39
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

pladis Global went from 1,265 employees in Oct 2024 to 1,412 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 102 people joined, 38 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other475
Sales245
Operations212
Finance178
Marketing113
Engineering113
HR56
Success16

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering1
Marketing1

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