Ericsson Merges Asia-Pacific Markets and Restructures Executive Team
Ericsson will combine its North East Asia and South East Asia, Oceania and India markets into a single APAC unit effective January 1, 2027.
Ericsson announced a simplification of its group structure and executive leadership on October 15, 2026. Effective January 1, 2027, the company will merge its North East Asia and South East Asia, Oceania and India market areas into a single Market Area Asia-Pacific (APAC). Patrick Johansson, currently the Head of Market Area Europe, Middle East and Africa, will lead the new APAC unit.
As part of this transition, Chafic Nassif and Andres Vicente will leave their executive roles on December 31, 2026. CEO Per Narvinger stated the changes are intended to create a leaner and more balanced executive team to improve customer focus and R&D efficiencies.
The company is also redistributing the portfolio of its Business Area Enterprise Wireless Solutions. Neutral Host solutions and Ericsson Private 5G will move to Business Area Networks, while Wireless WAN solutions will become a standalone business reporting to Yossi Cohen, Head of Market Area Americas. Åsa Tamsons, Head of Business Area Enterprise Wireless Solutions, will transition from her position on December 31, 2026.
