Petra Schirren

Career arc

1. President - Ericsson Gulf RegionApr 2025 — Present

   Ericsson· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2. Chief Financial Officer, Head of Sourcing & Security - Market Area South East Asia, Oceania & IndiaJan 2020 — Mar 2025

   Ericsson· Singapore
3. President - Ericsson Hong Kong & MacauJan 2017 — Dec 2019

   Ericsson· Hong Kong
4. VP & Key Account ManagerSep 2015 — Dec 2016

   Ericsson· Hong Kong
5. VP & Head of Networks - Region South East Asia and OceaniaMar 2012 — Aug 2015

   Ericsson· Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
6. Director Business Management - Region IndiaOct 2008 — Feb 2012

   Ericsson· Sweden
7. Director Radio Network Solutions - Thailand and Indo ChinaSep 2006 — Sep 2008

   Ericsson· Bangkok, Thailand
8. Director Product Marketing NetworksOct 2003 — Aug 2006

   Ericsson· Sweden
9. Sales Support Manager - UK & IrelandJan 2001 — Sep 2003

   Ericsson· Sweden
10. Executive Management TraineeJun 2000 — Dec 2000

    Ericsson

Education

• Uppsala universitet
  Master of Science of Business and Economics1996 — 2000
• Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen
  Strategic Management & Organisation1999 — 1999

About

I am a seasoned business leader with 25 years of experience in driving the market strategy, growth and financial performance of a world-leading technology company. Throughout my career, I have emphasized the importance of ethics and integrity, embedding these values into every aspect of our organisation’s operations. As a strategic and customer centric executive, I possess a deep understanding of the end-to-end drivers and factors that shape our industry’s business logic and financial success. My extensive background includes executive roles in various geographies and functions of the business, including sales, technology, commercial and finance. This has allowed me to build strong relationships with stakeholders and customers globally, fostering collaboration and driving positive outcom

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