Ericsson Announces CEO Succession: Per Narvinger to Replace Börje Ekholm

Ericsson has announced a leadership change, with Per Narvinger appointed as the new President and CEO, effective October 1, 2026. Narvinger, currently Executive Vice President and Head of Business Area Networks, will succeed Börje Ekholm, who will step down as CEO on September 30, 2026. Ekholm will remain with the company as an executive advisor to the new CEO until June 15, 2027, and will also step down from the Board of Directors on October 1, 2026. The Board of Directors has described this as a well-prepared and orderly succession plan, highlighting Ekholm's contributions in transforming Ericsson into a global communications and technology leader. Narvinger, with extensive experience in the telecoms and ICT industry since joining Ericsson in 1997, expressed his honor and commitment to leading the company through the evolving landscape of AI and connectivity. The company emphasized its strong market position and its role in pioneering advancements in mobile connectivity and the physical AI era.