Nils Olof Mikael Bäck

Corporate Officer and Vice-President, Ericsson

MSc, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm. 1990, joined Ericsson; has held a number of managerial positions in the company, including leading the team that spearheaded 3G development in the 1990s. Currently responsible for devising and revising Ericsson’s overall direction along with the Head of Group Function Strategy and Technology. Also involved in strategic analysis, mergers and acquisitions, and overall portfolio management. Has overseen the acquisitions and integration of companies like Nortel. Champions of the Ericsson-Cisco partnership and instrumental in delivering results of a combined portfolio to customers. Extensive experience in radio technology and leadership has offered opportunities to speak at large events such as the World Economic Forum in China, Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, among others. Interest: playing guitar.