After all that Microsoft's acquisition over Nokia Devices and Service business is completed, the Finnish based multinational manufacturer looks forward with their new President and Chief Executive Officer in position, Rajeev Suri. Nokia Board of Directors has appointed him as the new CEO of Nokia Corporation, which will be effective from 1st of May, 2014, tomorrow.
47 years old Rajeev Suri is an Indian born Singapore Citizen, who was formerly known as the CEO of Nokia Siemens Network. Suri is with Nokia since 1995, where he held a wide range of leadership position in the company. On October, 2009 he was made the Chief Executive Officer of NSN, a joint venture between Nokia and German multinational engineering and electronics conglomerate company, Siemens, which was then completely owned by the Finland people.
In this regard, the firm's interim CEO, Risto Siilasmaa will return back exclusively to the role as the company's Chairman of Nokia's Board of Directors, starting from tomorrow.
"As Nokia opens this new chapter, the Nokia Board and I are confident that Rajeev is the right person to lead the company forward. He has a proven ability to create strategic clarity, drive innovation and growth, ensure disciplined execution, and deliver results. We believe that his passion for technology will help ensure that Nokia continues to deliver innovations that have a positive impact on people's lives," said Risto Siilasmaa, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Nokia Corporation.
"I am honored to have been asked to take this role, and excited about the possibilities that lie in our future, Nokia, with its deep experience in connecting people and its three strong businesses, is well-positioned to tap new opportunities during this time of technological change. I look forward to working with the entire Nokia team as we embark on this exciting journey," said Rajeev Suri.
Source: GlobeNewswire