Chris Houghton replaces Fredrik as Ericsson India head

BANGALORE, INDIA: Ericsson announced the appointment of Chris Houghton as new head of region India. In this new role Chris will also take a seat on Ericsson's global leadership team, reporting to the chairman of region india and senior vice president Asia-Pacific, Mats H Olsson.

Chris succeeds Fredrik Jejdling who, as previously announced, will assume the role as head of region sub-Saharan Africa.

President and CEO Hans Vestberg, 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."

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. Prior to relocating to the UK he held senior positions in Japan, Hungary and Sweden.

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."