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Former Nokia CEO Rajeev Suri joins Inmarsat as CEO, succeeds Rupert Pearce

Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, announced that Rajeev Suri, former Nokia CEO, will join the business and assume the role of CEO and become a director of Connect Bidco Limited, the holding company for Inmarsat, from 1 March 2021. Rupert Pearce will step down as CEO from 28 February 2021. Rajeev […]

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Airtel signs $1bn deal with Nokia to enhance 5G capabilities

In an attempt to strengthen its 4G network and build a strong and enhanced 5G network in the country, telecom operator Airtel recently announced that it has signed a $1bn multi-year deal with Nokia. As part of the transaction, Nokia will deploy its 5G-ready solutions for Airtel across nine circles in the country. Nokia is […]

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Rajeev Suri steps down as Nokia CEO, replaced by Pekka Lundmark

Nokia, a Finnish multinational telecommunications, information technology, and consumer electronics company, announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Pekka Lundmark as President and Chief Executive Officer of Nokia, effective September 1, 2020. Lundmark will be replacing Rajeev Suri, who has been with Nokia for 25 years. Lundmark will be based in Espoo, Finland.  Lundmark […]