Ericsson has announced the appointment of Chris Houghton as new Head of Region India. In this new role Chris will also become a member in Ericsson’s Global Leadership Team (GLT), and will report to the Chairman of Region India and Senior Vice President Asia-Pacific, Mats H Olsson.
Chris Houghton joined Ericsson UK in December 2010 as Head of Customer Unit UK and Ireland and Managing Director, Ericsson UK, responsible for Ericsson’s business in the UK and Ireland. Chris has worked for Ericsson for twenty five years: prior to relocating to the UK he held senior positions in Japan, Hungary and Sweden.
Hans Vestberg, President and CEO, Ericsson said, “With 25 years’ in Ericsson and with experience from operations in several countries and units Chris will be a key part of our continued support to our Indian customers. Together with the team in India he will work to extend our footprint in the region and assisting our customers in their work to capture value in a rapidly transforming telecoms market.”
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Chris Houghton said, “India is a strategic region for Ericsson. I am excited to lead the legacy of 110 years in India. Ericsson’ commitment to India’s telecom growth is steadfast.”Â
Chris succeeded Fredrik Jejdling whowill now take the role as Head of Region sub-Saharan Africa.
