Ericsson has appointed company stalwart Per Narvinger as its new CEO.
Narvinger, who has been with Swedish telecoms equipment vendor since 1997, succeeds Börje Ekholm, who is retiring. Narvinger will take up his new post on October 1, and also become company president.
Describing the move as “a great honor,” Narvinger said: “It has been a pleasure working with Börje in our joint efforts to create a stronger Ericsson. This is a pivotal time in our industry.
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“As AI continues to industrialize, this will increasingly require advanced connectivity solutions, an area where Ericsson is leading. With our extraordinary employees who are cementing technology leadership as a foundation for success, we will continue to provide great value to our customers. I look forward to taking up the role as president and CEO of this amazing company.”
