Ericsson Appoints Charlotte Levert as New Chief People Officer, Succeeding MajBritt Arfert

Ericsson Appoints Charlotte Levert as New Chief People Officer, Succeeding MajBritt Arfert

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has appointed Charlotte Levert as its new Chief People Officer, Senior Vice President, and Head of Group Function People, effective February 10, 2025. Levert, who currently heads People for the Business Area Cloud and Software Services, will replace MajBritt Arfert, who is stepping down after a 38-year tenure with the company. Levert brings a strong HR background, having held senior roles at Ericsson and Tieto. CEO Börje Ekholm expressed confidence in her ability to drive the company’s People agenda, while Levert is excited about the opportunity to shape the organization’s future.

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 6-Feb-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has appointed Charlotte Levert as the company’s new Chief People Officer, Senior Vice President, and Head of Group Function People, effective February 10, 2025. Levert, who is currently Vice President and Head of People for the Business Area Cloud and Software Services, will succeed MajBritt Arfert, who announced her departure from the company in October 2024. Levert’s new role will see her joining Ericsson’s Executive Team, where she will report directly to the CEO and be based in Sweden.

Charlotte Levert brings a wealth of experience to her new position, having held key leadership roles across various business areas within Ericsson. She previously served as Head of People for the Business Area Managed Services. Before joining Ericsson, Levert worked as Head of HR Sweden and Global HR Business Partner at Tieto, in addition to holding several senior HR management roles. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management & Human Resources.

Börje Ekholm, President and CEO of Ericsson, expressed his enthusiasm for the appointment, stating, “Charlotte will play a crucial role as we continue to evolve Ericsson’s strategy and advance the People agenda. She has a proven track record within Ericsson and across other organizations, and I am excited to welcome her to the Executive Team.”

Levert herself commented, “I am deeply honored by this opportunity and the trust placed in me. Ericsson offers a unique chance to shape the future of the organization, and I look forward to working with the team to create a forward-looking and dynamic environment where Ericsson continues to be a great place to work.”

MajBritt Arfert, who has been with Ericsson for over 38 years and a member of its Executive Team since 2016, will step down after overseeing a significant period of leadership. Arfert will remain with the company until the end of May 2025, providing support during the transition.

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