Ericsson appoints Andres Vicente Head of Market Area South East Asia, Oceania & India

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Ericsson appoints Andres Vicente as Head of Market Area South East Asia, Oceania & India, and Senior Vice President. Vicente brings extensive telecom industry experience and will start his new role on May 1, 2024, based in Singapore.

• Effective as of May 1, 2024
• Becomes member of Ericsson's Executive Team, reporting to the CEO

STOCKHOLM, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announces the appointment of Andres Vicente as its new Head of Market Area South East Asia, Oceania & India and Senior Vice President. Mr. Vicente who is currently Head of Ericsson's Customer Unit Iberia within Market Area Europe & Latin America, will replace Nunzio Mirtillo whose retirement was announced in October 2023. Mr. Vicente will take up his new position on May 1, 2024, and will be based in Singapore.

Andres Vicente has extensive experience from the telecommunications industry and joined Ericsson in 2021. He has previously worked for Vodafone for 25 years in commercial roles where he headed marketing and sales and different market segments.

Börje Ekholm, President and CEO of Ericsson, said: "I'm very pleased that Andres has accepted to take on this role. His knowledge of our industry and deep understanding of the commercial aspects that are vital to our continued success, will prove themselves very valuable to me and to his colleagues in the Market Area."

Commenting on the appointment, Andres Vicente said: "I'm honored to take up this role. Ericsson's ambition is to lead in an open world and I'm proud to be part of creating long-lasting value and driving positive change, in both our industry and society as a whole. Market Area South East Asia, Oceania & India is one of the most exciting growth regions for Ericsson and our Market Area team have strong execution abilities. I'm excited to soon be working alongside them and with our customers to co-create the innovations that will shape our industry and enable mutual success."

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Who is appointed as the new Head of Market Area South East Asia, Oceania & India for Ericsson?

Andres Vicente is appointed as the new Head of Market Area South East Asia, Oceania & India for Ericsson.

When will Andres Vicente start his new role?

Andres Vicente will start his new role on May 1, 2024.

Where will Andres Vicente be based for his new role?

Andres Vicente will be based in Singapore for his new role.

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Andres Vicente has extensive experience in the telecom industry, previously working for Vodafone for 25 years in commercial roles.

Who is Andres Vicente replacing in his new role?

Andres Vicente is replacing Nunzio Mirtillo in his new role.