Ericsson announced that David Hammarwall has been appointed Head of Business Area Networks and Senior Vice President, effective October 1, 2026.
Hammarwall will become a member of Ericsson’s Executive Team and report to the CEO. He will be based in Stockholm, Sweden.
Hammarwall currently serves as Ericsson’s Head of Customer Unit T-Mobile in Market Area Americas. He will succeed Per Narvinger, who has been appointed President and CEO of Ericsson, also effective October 1, 2026.
Hammarwall has been with Ericsson since 2007 and brings technical and commercial experience across telecom and ICT markets.
His prior roles at Ericsson include Head of Product Area Networks, Head of Product Line Radio, and Head of Product Line 5G RAN. He has served as Head of Customer Unit T-Mobile since 2023.
Hammarwall holds a PhD in telecommunications from KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm.
Ericsson said Hammarwall’s appointment comes as the company continues advancing 5G, AI-enabled radio access networks, and the path toward 6G.
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“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.”
Börje Ekholm, President and CEO of Ericsson
“David has been a key leader when it comes to driving Ericsson’s technology leadership. I’m very pleased that he with fresh market experience will return to Sweden and Networks and I am looking forward to having him on the Executive Team.”
Per Narvinger, Head of Business Area Networks and Incoming President and CEO of Ericsson
“I’m honored and excited to be offered this opportunity. Business Area Networks is home to me and this is a very interesting time where Ericsson is truly setting a new standard for network intelligence with AI in RAN by bringing powerful AI capabilities to service providers. I’m very much looking forward to working with all the talented Network employees and to meet customers and partners to create outstanding value.”
David Hammarwall
