Ericsson has appointed Per Narvinger President and CEO as Börje Ekholm has decided to step down as CEO of Ericsson.

Per Narvinger joined Ericsson in 1997 and brings broad experience from different areas of the telecoms and ICT industry, including research and standardization, development, product management, and sales.

The firm said Narvinger had worked in various senior leadership roles where he has engaged with key customers globally. He has also had long-term assignments in Australia and Spain. Most recently, Narvinger headed Business Area Networks since March 15, 2025, and prior to that he helmed Business Area Cloud Software and Services since 2022.

Jan Carlson, Chair of Ericsson’s Board of Directors, says: “The Board is pleased to announce that Per Narvinger has been appointed CEO of Ericsson as of October 1, 2026. He has deep technical knowledge of our industry as well as extensive commercial experience and has proved himself in several key leadership positions.

Per Narvinger said: “This is a pivotal time in our industry. As AI continues to industrialize, this will increasingly require advanced connectivity solutions, an area where Ericsson is leading.

After more than nine years as President and CEO of Ericsson, and 20 years as a member of the Board of Directors, Börje Ekholm will retire from the Company, stepping down from his role as President and CEO on September 30, 2026 and thereafter acting as executive advisor to the new CEO until June 15, 2027. He will also step down from the Board of Directors as of October 1, 2026.