Sony Ericsson is changing direction

The company Sony Ericsson announced the new appointments in the leadership of the company. Since October 15, will leave the chair, President Hideki Komiyama (Hideki Komiyama). As president of his will succeed Bert Nordberg (Bert Nordberg) - executive vice president of the Swedish company Ericsson Group and head of Ericsson Silicon Valle. Mr. Nordberg will begin work on 1 September. In addition, Carl-Henrik Svanberg (Carl-Henric Svanberg) will leave the post of Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sony Ericsson, and it will be replaced by the chairman of the board, president and CEO of Sony Howard Stringer (Howard Stringer).



Commenting on the situation Hideki Komiyama said that started more than a year ago, the program to modernize the company completed more than half. As the head of Sony Ericsson believes that there is now an opportune moment for the transfer of authority a person who is capable of complete conversion and check Sony Ericsson to the next stage of development. For the smooth transfer of leadership, Mr. Komiyama will remain in the company until the end of the year.

Bert Nordberg look forward to working with Hideki Komiyama transition and hopes that the experience gained in Silicon Valley, is useful for the development of Sony Ericsson. Howard Stringer noted that under the management Hideki Komiyama in the company have been major structural changes that will help us to correct their situation.