Börje Ekholm
Börje Ekholm has served as President and CEO of Ericsson since January 2017. He is recognized for leading a significant R&D-led business turnaround strategy, transitioning the company from a state of loss to sustained profitable growth and establishing Ericsson as a leader in 5G technology. Under his leadership, Ericsson has focused on innovation and customer-centric strategies, emphasizing advancements in 5G and digitalization.
Career Milestones
- Börje Ekholm served as President and CEO of Investor AB from 2005 to 2015.
- He then became CEO of Patricia Industries from 2015 to 2017.
- In January 2017, Ekholm was appointed President and CEO of Ericsson, where he led a successful R&D-led business turnaround strategy, completing it in 2020.
- Under his leadership, Ericsson transitioned from a state of loss to sustained profitable growth, with a strong focus on 5G technology.
- In 2020, he received the Change Leader of the Year award for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and Ericsson's business turnaround.
- His strategic vision continues to drive Ericsson's leadership in global telecommunications and 5G innovation.
About Ericsson
Ericsson, founded in 1876, is a Swedish multinational telecommunications company. They provide information and communications technology infrastructure, software, and services, primarily to telecom operators and enterprises. Their core features include 5G, 4G, and IoT solutions, network automation, and AI. Ericsson helps customers maximize connectivity, improve efficiency, and enable new revenue streams.