Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) appointed Chris Houghton to Chief Operating Officer and Åsa Tamsons to Head of Business Area Enterprise Wireless Solutions. Both Houghton and Tamsons will report to Ericsson President/CEO Börje Ekholm. The company says the appointments underscore Ericsson’s commitment to accelerating its business transformation. The appointments of Houghton and Tamsons are effective as of November 1.
Houghton is currently Senior Vice President, Market Area North East Asia. He’s been with Ericsson for 35 years and brings knowledge across key markets and operational areas of the business, the company notes. In the new role, Houghton will focus on cross group initiatives, including ongoing cost efficiency initiatives.
Tamsons is now Senior Vice President, Business Area Technologies and New Businesses (BTEB). She brings a strong track-record in developing and growing new businesses, according to Ericsson. In her new role, Tamsons will focus on growing Enterprise Wireless Solutions but also to increase the pace towards breakeven.
On the new appointees, Börje Ekholm states: “The Chief Operating Officer’s objective will be to strengthen and oversee the operational execution across the Group and to enhance alignment and coordination across operational areas. This will enable me to fully focus on the key strategic priorities of our business. I’m happy that Chris with his extensive international experience has accepted to take on this new role within Ericsson.”
Börje Ekholm continues: “BTEB’s role within Ericsson is to create and scale strategic growth businesses that deliver long term profit and positive impact on people and our planet. During Åsa’s tenure BTEB has reached profitability and Åsa has done a great job over the last five years. I’m now looking forward to having her head another very important business area within Ericsson and drive growth and profitability improvements.”
George Mulhern, Senior Vice President and Head of Business Area Enterprise Wireless Solutions, will become advisor to the department as of November 1 and retire from Ericsson during 2024. Nunzio Mirtillo, Senior Vice President and Head of Market Area South East Asia, Oceania & India, will also retire from Ericsson during 2024.
Ekholm comments: “Nunzio has been with Ericsson for 35 years and has contributed immensely to the success of the company. His dedication and everlasting focus on growth has been an inspiration to me and many colleagues,” said Ekholm.
“We are the world’s foremost expert in wireless edge solutions and dedicated networks offerings to enterprises,” said Ekholm. “George has contributed greatly to the process of integrating Cradlepoint into the Ericsson offering.”
Recruitment processes to appoint successors to Houghton as Head of Market Area North East Asia, and Mirtillo as Head of Market Area South East Asia, Oceania and India, have begun. Houghton remains in the role until the process has been concluded.
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