Narvinger to replace Ekholm as Ericsson CEO.
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Narvinger to replace Ekholm as Ericsson CEO. Jun 16, 2026 Per Narvinger will succeed Börje Ekholm as CEO of Ericsson in late September. * Börje Ekholm is stepping down as Ericsson's CEO in September * The Ericsson board decided not to go outside its four walls for a successor * The vendor's current head of networks, Per Narvinger, will replace Ekholm in the top job starting in late September * Ekholm's nine-year stint as Ericsson chief has seen an improvement in profitability but also some major challenges and an expensive acquisition After nine challenging years at the helm, Börje Ekholm is to leave his role as president and CEO of Ericsson in September, with current EVP and head of business area networks Per Narvinger set to replace him, Ericsson has announced. The very personable Ekholm has led the Swedish vendor since the start of 2017 and, after handing over to Narvinger, will stay on as an executive advisor at the company until June 2027. Ekholm, who succeeded Hans Vestberg as the Swedish vendor's CEO, said he joined Ericsson during a period of "considerable headwinds" as it went through a major restructuring programme that saw it focus on its traditional telecom offering. The company also faced numerous challenges, including historical allegations of corruption such as those related to bribery in Iraq (incidents that pre-dated Ekholm's tenure). He also...
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