Ericsson announces Appointment of Becky Rohr as Chief Compliance Officer, bringing together Investigations and Compliance

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Ericsson appoints Rebecca Rohr as Chief Compliance Officer and announces the departure of Jan Sprafke. Rohr, a key leader in the organization since 2022, will oversee the Compliance team and Investigations office. Sprafke, who joined in 2020, will pursue other opportunities. The company aims to strengthen its culture, decision-making, and risk management under Rohr's leadership.

• Becky Rohr, currently Head of Corporate & Government Investigations, will become the new Chief Compliance Officer
• Jan Sprafke will leave Ericsson to pursue other opportunities

STOCKHOLM, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announces that Rebecca (Becky) Rohr, currently Head of Corporate and Government Investigations, will become Chief Compliance Officer and will oversee the Compliance team as well as the Investigations office, bringing both functions under a single leader. Ms. Rohr has been with Ericsson since 2022 and she has been a key leader in driving the cultural transformation of the organization. She will continue to report to Scott Dresser, Group Chief Legal Officer, and the Audit and Compliance Committee of the Board of Directors. Jan Sprafke, who joined the company in 2020, will leave Ericsson to pursue other opportunities.

Börje Ekholm, President and CEO of Ericsson, says: "I'm pleased to have Becky take on this important leadership position; she is a strong leader in the organization, and she embodies the values and standards of excellence that we hold within Ericsson. With the change in reporting structure and Becky as our new CCO we will continue to build and transform our culture focusing on strong decision making and risk management, effective oversight, and accountability. Ethical standards shall continue to stand in the center of everything we do and be our competitive strength."

Becky Rohr says: "I look forward to continuing to execute on our strategy to drive cultural transformation, leading Compliance and Investigations to improve our ways of working and strengthen sustainability of the program. I thank Jan for his partnership and for his significant contributions in embedding compliance and ethics into our daily operations around the world."

Jan Sprafke adds: "I'm proud of the progress of our ethics and compliance program over the last few years. As the company is truly dedicated in its continued mission to instill integrity into everything it does, and is poised for sustainable success, I am excited to explore new opportunities."
 

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Ericsson announces Appointment of Becky Rohr as Chief Compliance Officer, bringing together Investigations and Compliance

 

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FAQ

Who is the new Chief Compliance Officer at Ericsson?

Rebecca (Becky) Rohr is the new Chief Compliance Officer at Ericsson.

Who will leave Ericsson to pursue other opportunities?

Jan Sprafke will leave Ericsson to pursue other opportunities.

What functions will Rebecca Rohr oversee in her new role?

Rebecca Rohr will oversee the Compliance team and the Investigations office in her new role.

Who will Rebecca Rohr report to in her new position?

Rebecca Rohr will report to Scott Dresser, Group Chief Legal Officer, and the Audit and Compliance Committee of the Board of Directors.

What is the focus of Ericsson under Rebecca Rohr's leadership?

Under Rebecca Rohr's leadership, Ericsson aims to build and transform its culture, focusing on strong decision making, risk management, effective oversight, and accountability.