Anders Rian has been appointed as the Head of Ericsson Thailand and President of Ericsson’s legal entity in Thailand, as announced by the Group on January 8, 2024.

In his new role, Anders takes over responsibilities from Igor Maurell, who is moving to a new position as the Head of Global Journey Transformation within the Group. 

Having been associated with the Group since 2000, Anders held key leadership roles, including Vice President and Key Account Manager for Malaysia and Vice President and Key Account Manager for Indonesia. Under his leadership, the team successfully completed the Radio Access Network consolidation project in Indonesia and spearheaded the launch of 5G in the cities of Jakarta, Bogor, Tangerang, and Bekasi.

Anders brings over 23 years of core expertise in the telecom industry, having held several leadership roles for markets including Norway, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Welcoming Anders to his new role, Nunzio Mirtillo, Head of Ericsson Southeast Asia, Oceania, and India, stated, “With his extensive experience working in South East Asian markets, Anders can support Thai service providers in accelerating the country’s 5G journey to deliver the full benefits of connectivity to consumers and enterprises. I would like to thank Igor Maurell for the strong foundation he has created for Ericsson in Thailand in collaboration with our customers, industry, and other ecosystem players.”

Anders added, “I am very pleased to take on my new role as Head of Ericsson Thailand. The Thai market is unique with one of the world’s highest average daily time spent online, and we expect to see data consumption doubling in the next two years. I am committed to working closely with the Ericsson Thailand team and the broader ecosystem in the country to accelerate Thailand’s digital transformation, benefiting the country’s economy, society, and the Thai people. Thailand is an important market for Ericsson, and I look forward to strengthening our presence in the market. We are here in Thailand for the long term, leveraging the strong foundation we have built over the years to continue expanding our business through innovation, digitalization, and the best talent and competence while offering the most competitive, leading solutions, and services.”