Per Narvinger Appointed New President and CEO of Ericsson as Börje Ekholm Steps Down
Per Narvinger will take over on Oct. 1, while Börje Ekholm stays on as executive adviser until June 15, 2027, the company said.
- On Tuesday, Ericsson announced that Executive Vice President Per Narvinger will become President and CEO on October 1, 2026, succeeding Börje Ekholm, who is retiring after nine years at the helm.
- Ekholm will step down on September 30, 2026, and remain as an executive advisor to the new CEO until June 15, 2027, ensuring an orderly succession the Board has carefully planned.
- Narvinger, who joined Ericsson in 1997, described the appointment as a "great honor," noting the company is leading in "advanced connectivity solutions" during this "pivotal time in our industry."
- Chair Jan Carlson praised Ekholm's "extraordinary leadership" and strategic advancements, while Ekholm stated he "turned Ericsson around" since stepping in as CEO in 2017.
- Ericsson shares rose 0.6% on Tuesday and are up 26% year-to-date, as the company pivots toward the "physical AI era" under new leadership to strengthen its global position.
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A civil engineer from KTH switches places with another when Per Narvinger takes over from Börje Ekholm as CEO of Ericsson. “This is a crucial time for our industry,” says Per Narvinger in a press release.
Ericsson CEO Ekholm to step down, be replaced by Per Narvinger
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/PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announces that Per Narvinger has been appointed President and CEO by the Board of Directors as Börje Ekholm has...
He was brought in from the US and took over an Ericsson in crisis. For Börje Ekholm, there have been both highs and lows as the head of one of Sweden's…
Ericsson appointed Per Narvinger as new president and global executive director, who will replace Börje Ekholm after nearly a decade at the head of the Swedish telecommunications manufacturer. Narvinger will take office as of October 1, 2026. The new CEO is a veteran within Ericsson with almost three decades of career in the company. He arrives at the position from the management of the Networks business, one of the strategic areas of the compan…
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