Ericsson

In the last year, Ericsson has appointed a new CEO and chairman as part of a company-wide reorganisation in the hope of remaining competitive despite low-cost rivals

Ericsson names new chairman as shareholder pressure mounts

Swedish telecoms company Ericsson has nominated Ronnie Leten to become its new chairman, following his successful period as CEO of Atlas Copco

9 Oct 2017

Ericsson ditches plans to diversify beyond telecoms industry

Struggling telecoms giant Ericsson is attempting to rescue its plummeting share price by reversing plans to expand its business interests

27 Jun 2017

Ericsson to cut 3,900 jobs

Swedish tech firm Ericsson is cutting most of its domestic manufacturing workforce, as demand for mobile network infrastructure falls

4 Oct 2016

Ericsson CEO Hans Vestberg sacked after seven years in the role

Hans Vestberg, CEO of Ericsson, has been removed from his post after seven years, following a string of poor results and suggestions of foul play

25 Jul 2016

Hans Vestberg

Succeeding in a fast paced world

24 Sep 2010

Awards Supplement 2021

The European CEO awards 2021 have now been announced, presenting our pick of the CEOs, companies and campaigns leading their sectors.