Carl-Henric Svanberg
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Carl-Henric Svanberg (born May 29, 1952, Porjus, Norrbottens län) is a Swedish businessman who is the current CEO of telecommunications company Ericsson.
Born in the north of Sweden, Svanberg studied in the south and graduated with a Masters degree in Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering from the Linköping Institute of Technology. He added another degree, this time in economics, from Uppsala University.
Before being appointed CEO of Ericsson, Svanberg led another Swedish industrial company - Assa Abloy. In addition to his duties at Ericsson, Svanberg serves on a number of different boards, including the investment company controlled by Melker Schörling.
He lives with his wife and three children, Jenny Svanberg, Johan Svanberg and Jacob Svanberg in Sigtuna outside Stockholm. Svanberg is a dedicated fan of Djurgårdens IF and serves on the board of Djurgårdens IF Hockey. He is a former ice hockey player himself, having played for IF Björklöven in Umeå during his youth.
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