Ericsson CEO Börje Ekholm to step down on 30 September

June 16, 2026

Börje Ekholm will leave his position as CEO of Ericsson on 30 September after nearly ten years. He is succeeded by Per Narvinger who has worked at the company since 1997.

Ericsson announced today that Börje Ekholm will step down as CEO and president on 30 September this year. He has been a board member since 2006 and CEO since 2017.

Chairman Jan Carlson thanked Ekholm for his extraordinary leadership and strategic progress. Ekholm will remain as an advisor until June next year.

Per Narvinger who heads the networks business area takes over. He described it as a great honour to assume the role at the company where he has spent his entire professional career.

What people are saying

Initial reactions on X are mostly neutral announcements from industry accounts noting Ekholm's nearly decade-long tenure ending amid challenges and Narvinger's appointment signaling continuity in 5G focus. Limited opinions include views of Ekholm's success and calls for headline adjustments.

Ericsson CEO Börje Ekholm to retire and hand the baton to its head of networks, Per Narvinger, who will take over as president and CEO on October 1.

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— Light Reading (@Light_Reading) June 16, 2026

Ericsson CEO Ekholm to Step Down, Company Veteran Narvinger Named Successor https://t.co/wae7mygajR

— WSJ Business News (@WSJbusiness) June 16, 2026

After nine challenging years at the helm, Börje Ekholm is to leave his role as president and CEO of @ericsson in September, with current EVP and head of business area networks Per Narvinger set to replace him, Ericsson has announced: https://t.co/AQ9WSU6bpF #telecom

— TelecomTV (@TelecomTV) June 16, 2026

Per Narvinger replaces Börje Ekholm as CEO at #sthlmtech @ericsson, signaling strategic continuity in the Swedish vendor’s focus on #5G execution & operator-led growth. By @rcrwirelessnewshttps://t.co/8MPYo2S9Up #NordicMade

— Silicon Vikings (also on Blueskye and Threads) (@siliconvikings) June 16, 2026

Rubriken borde ha varit: Börje Ekholm segrar som vd för Ericsson.

— JPESWE (@jpe25216052) June 16, 2026

Sources

• https://www.na.se/ericssons-vd-slutar/
• https://www.dn.se/ekonomi/ekholm-slutar-pa-ericsson-narvinger-tar-over/
• https://www.svt.se/nyheter/ekonomi/ericssons-vd-slutar