Nokia Siemens names new CEO

ESPOO, Finland The Nokia Siemens Networks Board of Directors has appointed Rajeev Suri as CEO, effective Oct. 1. Suri succeeds Simon Beresford-Wylie, who will support Suri during a transition period through Nov. 1 before leaving the company.

Suri currently leads the Services business of Nokia Siemens Networks. Previous positions have included leading the Asia-Pacific region during a time of significant growth in both product and service sales; overseeing teams for important customers such as Hutchison; and managing products, such as the early cellular transmission portfolio of Nokia.