Ericsson appoints Patrick Johansson Head of Market Area Middle East & Africa

Core Insights - Ericsson has appointed Patrick Johansson as the new Head of Market Area Middle East & Africa (MMEA) and Senior Vice President, effective August 1, 2024 [5] - Johansson will replace Fadi Pharaon, who announced his departure from Ericsson in May 2024 [5] - Börje Ekholm, President and CEO of Ericsson, expressed confidence in Johansson's understanding of technology and business strategy, which are vital for maintaining Ericsson's industry leadership [1] Company Overview - Ericsson has been a pioneer in communication technology for nearly 150 years, providing mobile communication and connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises [3] - The company aims to create a digital world of tomorrow in collaboration with customers and partners [3] Patrick Johansson's Background - Johansson has been with Ericsson since 1997 and has held various roles across multiple Business Areas and Market Areas, including positions in Sweden, Korea, India, Austria, China, and Vietnam [2] - His previous roles include Global Head of Sales & Commercial Management for Business Area Networks and Head of Customer Unit Korea, along with several executive finance and business positions [2] Future Outlook - Johansson expressed enthusiasm for his new role, highlighting Ericsson's leadership in technology trends and the importance of networks in digitalization for businesses and societies [4] - He looks forward to engaging with customers and partners in the Middle East and Africa to create outstanding customer value [4]