en.Wedoany.com Reported - Ericsson's board has selected Per Narvinger as its next President and CEO, succeeding Börje Ekholm, who decided to resign later this year. Narvinger will lead the industry-renowned company as it advances 6G technology development.
Narvinger first joined Ericsson in 1997, starting his career as a research engineer. He has since held various roles in R&D and standardization, development, product management, and sales, working closely with Ericsson customers worldwide. He has worked for the company in Australia and Spain. He currently serves as Executive Vice President and Head of Business Area Networks, a position he has held since March 2025. Previously, he served as Head of Cloud Software and Services, Head of Network Product Area, responsible for radio software and hardware spanning cellular technologies from 2G to 5G, as well as cloud-native RAN, indoor, and transport portfolios. He also served as Head of Ericsson's Nordic and Central Europe region, managing approximately 2,000 employees and serving customers in 16 countries.
Ericsson's Board Chairman Jan Carlson announced that the appointment takes effect on October 1, 2026. Carlson stated that Narvinger possesses deep technical knowledge and extensive business experience in the industry, having proven himself in several key leadership roles. The board is very pleased to welcome Narvinger to this position at an important time for the company.
This leadership change comes amid significant challenges in the telecommunications industry, including ongoing AI demand and geopolitical factors affecting the broader network market.
Narvinger stated that it is a great honor to hold this position at the company to which he has dedicated his entire career. He emphasized that as AI continues to industrialize, the market will increasingly require advanced connectivity solutions, and Ericsson is leading in this field. He also told The Financial Times that people will rely more on mobile networks in the future, and the importance of connectivity will further increase.
Ekholm reflected that when he became CEO in 2017, the company faced considerable headwinds, but the team has since turned the situation around. He believes that Ericsson is now driving the transformation of mobile connectivity by changing how networks are used and commercialized, and leading the industry into the era of physical AI. The board stated that the company has developed into a strong position, with a market position stronger than ever before.
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