Ericsson has appointed Xavier Dedullen Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Head of Legal Affairs & Compliance, effective April 1, 2018. Effective the same date he will take a place in the company executive team. Xavier Dedullen comes from LafargeHolcim based in Switzerland. In addition, Erik Ekudden, chief technology officer, has been appointed senior vice president, chief technology officer and member of the company's executive team, reporting to Börje Ekholm, effective April 1, 2018. Chief legal officer Nina Macpherson has led the company's global legal affairs function and been part of the company executive team since January 1, 2011. After a distinguished career she is leaving the company to retire.