Rajeev Suri appointed Chief Executive Officer of Nokia Siemens
Networks; Simon Beresford-Wylie to st
(Thomson Reuters ONE) - Corporate news announcement processed and transmitted by Hugin AS.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nokia CorporationStock Exchange ReleaseSeptember 1, 2009 at 13.00 (CET +1)Espoo, Finland - The Nokia Siemens Networks Board of Directors hasappointed Rajeev Suri as Chief Executive Officer, effective October1, 2009. Suri succeeds Simon Beresford-Wylie, who will support Suriduring a transition period through November 1, 2009 before leavingthe company. Beresford-Wylie will leave the Nokia Group ExecutiveBoard as of September 30, 2009. Suri will be based at Nokia SiemensNetworks' headquarters in Espoo, Finland."I am extremely pleased to announce Rajeev's appointment as ChiefExecutive Officer of Nokia Siemens Networks," said Olli-PekkaKallasvuo, Nokia CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of NokiaSiemens Networks. "We began a comprehensive succession process whenSimon shared his desire to depart at the appropriate time. Thatprocess has made it clear that Rajeev brings the right values,experience and industry expertise to take Nokia Siemens Networksforward."Suri, who currently leads the Services business of Nokia SiemensNetworks, brings 20 years of experience in the telecommunicationsindustry to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Previous positionshave included leading the Asia-Pacific region during a time ofsignificant growth in both product and service sales; overseeingteams for important customers such as Hutchison; and managingproducts, such as the early cellular transmission portfolio of Nokia.In previous roles, he has been based in various locations includingIndia, Finland, the United Kingdom, West Africa and Singapore. Suri,41, is an Indian citizen and is married with two children."I would also like to thank Simon for his many contributions to NokiaSiemens Networks and to Nokia before that," said Kallasvuo. "Irespect his decision to pursue opportunities in a new industry after27 years in the telecommunications infrastructure sector. He leaves aremarkable legacy as the architect of Nokia Siemens Networks and as aclose friend."Beresford-Wylie joined Nokia in 1998 and held several positions inAsia and Europe before his appointment to head Nokia's infrastructurebusiness group in February 2005. He was one of the leading driversbehind the creation of Nokia Siemens Networks and assumed theposition of Chief Executive Officer of the company when it commencedoperations on April 1, 2007. He has been a member of the Nokia GroupExecutive Board since 2005."Simon leaves with our deep appreciation for completing thesuccessful integration of Nokia Siemens Networks," said RudiLamprecht, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nokia SiemensNetworks. "Rajeev takes on the role of CEO as a proven leader who hasmost recently demonstrated his abilities with the transformation ofNokia Siemens Networks' Services business. His deep experience incustomer-facing and product-related roles makes him an ideal leaderfor the company."Note to editors: bios and photographs of Simon Beresford-Wylie andRajeev Suri are available athttp://www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com/global/Press/Materials/Management/Leadership+Team.htm?languagecode=enAbout NokiaNokia is a pioneer in mobile telecommunications and the world'sleading maker of mobile devices. Today, we are connecting people innew and different ways - fusing advanced mobile technology withpersonalized services to enable people to stay close to what mattersto them. We also provide comprehensive digital map informationthrough NAVTEQ; and equipment, solutions and services forcommunications networks through Nokia Siemens Networks.About Nokia Siemens NetworksNokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler oftelecommunications services. With its focus on innovation andsustainability, the company provides a complete portfolio of mobile,fixed and converged network technology, as well as professionalservices including consultancy and systems integration, deployment,maintenance and managed services. It is one of the largesttelecommunications hardware, software and professional servicescompanies in the world. Operating in 150 countries, its headquartersare in Espoo, Finland. www.nokiasiemensnetworks.comEngage in conversation about Nokia Siemens Networks' aim to reinventthe connected world at http://unite.nokiasiemensnetworks.com and talkabout its news at http://blogs.nokiasiemensnetworks.comFind out if your country is exploiting the full potential ofconnectivity at http://connectivityscorecard.orgMedia Enquiries:Nokia Siemens NetworksMedia RelationsTel. +358 7180 31451Email: mediarelations(at)nsn.comNokiaCommunicationsTel. +358 7180 34900Email: press.services(at)nokia.comwww.nokia.com --- End of Message ---NOKIAP.O. Box 226
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