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Ericsson appoints BT executive as CEO for UK & Ireland

Thursday 7 January 2021 | 22:19 CET | News
Ericsson has announced the appointment of senior BT executive Katherine Ainley as CEO of Ericsson UK & Ireland from February 2021. She will replace John Griffin, who has been interim CEO for the UK & Ireland since October 2019. He will return to his permanent role of Country Manager for Ericsson Ireland.

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Categories: Mobile & Wireless
Companies: BT / Ericsson
Countries: Ireland / United Kingdom
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