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Plano, TX-based Ericsson has Appointed Anders Thulin as Chief Information Officer
About the Company
We are a world leader in the rapidly-changing environment of communications technology – providing equipment, software and services to mobile and fixed network operators all over the globe. Some 40 percent of global mobile traffic runs through networks we have supplied, and we manage networks that serve more than 1 billion subscribers globally every day. With more than 35,000 granted patents, we have one of the industry`s strongest patent portfolios. Our vision is to be the prime driver in an all-communicating world. By using innovation to empower people, business and society, we are enabling the Networked Society, in which everything that can be connected is connected.
About the Person
Anders Thulin joined Ericsson in October 2013 to head up a newly formed unit, Group Function Business Excellence & Common Functions. Thulin’s focus is to further strengthen Ericsson’s strategy execution and governance capabilities, driving company-wide initiatives and global scale improvements to secure gains in profit and improved efficiency. One early initiative is to make better strategic use of Ericsson’s global mobile enterprise services and capabilities, which will have added benefits for Ericsson customers. A 25-year veteran and former senior partner of global management consulting firm, McKinsey & Company, Thulin has a strong track record in implementing business excellence in blue chip companies across diverse industries, including high-tech, IT and telecom. Thulin also has extensive experience in driving large scale change programs within functions such as IT, shared services, product development, supply & sourcing and sales & marketing in major corporations. Thulin holds a degree in Economics and Business Administration from Stockholm School of Economics, including MBA studies at the Western University, Ivey Business School, Canada.
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