STOCKHOLM - Ericsson (BS:ERICAs) (NASDAQ: ERIC), the global telecommunications company, has announced the appointment of Andres Vicente as Head of Market Area South East Asia, Oceania & India and Senior Vice President, effective May 1, 2024. Vicente, who is currently leading Ericsson's Customer Unit Iberia, will be taking over from Nunzio Mirtillo following his retirement, which was made public in October 2023.
Vicente's career spans over two decades in the telecommunications sector, with a significant tenure at Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD) before joining Ericsson in 2021. His experience includes a focus on commercial roles, marketing, and sales, as well as leadership across different market segments.
Börje Ekholm, President and CEO of Ericsson, expressed confidence in Vicente's capabilities, highlighting his industry knowledge and commercial acumen as key assets for the company's future endeavors. Ekholm emphasized that Vicente's skills are expected to be highly beneficial to both Ericsson's executive team and its operations within the dynamic regions of South East Asia, Oceania, and India.
In response to his new role, Vicente conveyed his enthusiasm for the opportunity to contribute to Ericsson's ambition of leading in an open world. He acknowledged the potential for growth and innovation in his new market area and expressed eagerness to collaborate with the regional team and customers to foster advancements in the industry and society.
Ericsson, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, is a leading provider of technology and services to telecom operators and holds a significant market presence across the globe. The company's portfolio includes a range of business areas from networks to cloud services and enterprise solutions.
The information regarding Vicente's appointment is based on a press release statement from Ericsson. The company continues to position itself as a driver of digital transformation and efficiency for its clients, leveraging its investment in innovation to impact billions of people worldwide through enhanced connectivity and mobile broadband access.
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