Ericsson said Borje Ekholm will step down as CEO at the end of September 2026 after leading the company since 2017 [1, 2]. Per Narvinger will succeed Ekholm as CEO starting October 1, 2026 [1, 2]. Ekholm will remain with the company as an executive advisor to Narvinger until June 15, 2027 [1, 2].
Ekholm reflected on his tenure, saying, "When I stepped in as CEO in 2017, the company faced considerable headwinds. Since then we have turned Ericsson around and emerged as a global communications and technology leader" [1].
On June 18, Ericsson named David Hammarwall as its new head of the Network Business Area and senior vice president effective October 1, 2026 [3]. Hammarwall will be based in Stockholm, Sweden [3].
The leadership changes were first announced on June 16, with the company also confirming Ekholm's advisory role would last until mid-2027 [1].
