Ericsson Appoints Per Narvinger President

Ericsson announced a leadership change on June 16, 2026. Ericsson appointed Per Narvinger, head of Business Area Networks, as President and CEO effective October 1, 2026, succeeding Börje Ekholm, who steps down as CEO on September 30, 2026.

What changed

Per Narvinger was named President and CEO. Börje Ekholm decided to step down as CEO, will step down as President and CEO on September 30, 2026 and retire from the Company, will serve as executive advisor to the new CEO until June 15, 2027, and will step down from the Board of Directors on October 1, 2026.

Leader: Per Narvinger
Role: President and CEO
Effective: October 1, 2026
Announcement date: June 16, 2026

Leadership background

Narvinger joined Ericsson in 1997, and his experience spans research and standardization, development, product management, and sales. He held senior leadership roles in which he worked with key customers globally. Most recently he headed Business Area Networks since March 15, 2025, and before that headed Business Area Cloud Software and Services since 2022.

The mandate

Board Chair Jan Carlson said the Board is very pleased to welcome Narvinger into the role at a very important time for the company. Narvinger said that as AI continues to industrialize, this will increasingly require advanced connectivity solutions, and that Ericsson will continue to provide great value to its customers.

Why this matters for GTM teams

Executive appointments can precede changes in strategy, operating cadence, hiring, partnerships, and technology priorities. The useful signal is not the title alone: teams should watch the new leader’s stated mandate, prior playbook, organizational scope, and the initiatives announced during the first two quarters.

Source and methodology

This leadership profile is based on the company’s announcement. Roles, transition timing, and biographical details are presented as announced; SalesTools Research does not infer undisclosed succession plans.

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