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ESPOO, Finland - Nokia (HE:NOKIA) Corporation announced on Monday the appointment of Patrik Hammarén as President of Nokia Technologies, effective immediately. Hammarén will also join the Nokia Group Leadership Team.
Nokia Technologies, the business arm tasked with managing and monetizing the company's intellectual property, plays a pivotal role in licensing Nokia's contributions to global technology standards. Hammarén has been with Nokia since 2007 and served as the acting President of Nokia Technologies since October 2024.
Before his current role, Hammarén held various senior positions within the company, notably as Chief Licensing Officer Wireless Technologies and Vice President, Head of IoT Licensing Program. His tenure has seen him involved in key initiatives, including the renewal of major smartphone license agreements and expansion of the IoT licensing program.
Pekka Lundmark, President and CEO of Nokia, expressed confidence in Hammarén's strategic vision and capability to drive the company's patent business growth. In response, Hammarén acknowledged the honor to lead Nokia Technologies and emphasized the company's strong patent portfolio and successful track record in innovation monetization.
Hammarén's educational background includes a Master's degree in law from Helsinki University and a Master's degree in science from Aalto University. His career trajectory at Nokia has covered various roles, from legal counsel to senior management in patent licensing.
Nokia, recognized as a B2B technology innovation leader, continues to focus on pioneering networks and creating value through intellectual property and research, backed by Nokia Bell Labs. The company's commitment to secure, reliable, and sustainable networks aims to foster trust and collaboration with service providers, enterprises, and partners globally.
This appointment is part of Nokia's ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership and strategic direction in the technology sector. The announcement is based on a press release statement from Nokia Corporation.
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