Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has appointed David Hammarwall as Head of Business Area Networks and Senior Vice President, effective October 1, 2026. Hammarwall will also join Ericsson's Executive Team, reporting directly to the CEO.

Hammarwall currently serves as Head of Customer Unit T-Mobile in Market Area Americas, a role he has held since 2023. He will succeed Per Narvinger, who is set to become President and CEO of Ericsson on the same date. Hammarwall will be based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Hammarwall joined Ericsson in 2007 and holds a PhD in telecommunications from KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. His previous roles at the company include Head of Product Area Networks, Head of Product Line Radio, and Head of Product Line 5G RAN.

Börje Ekholm, current President and CEO of Ericsson, said: "David has extensive technological expertise as well as commercial knowledge of the telecoms and ICT industry. He is an appreciated and respected leader in our industry and I'm very pleased that he will return to Business Area Networks to ensure success for our customers with 5G, AI and the journey towards 6G."