Ericsson names Christophe Van de Weyer as new head of Global Communications Platform and Vonage CEO

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Ericsson has appointed Christophe Van de Weyer as Head of Business Area Global Communications Platform and CEO of Vonage, effective August 15, 2026, succeeding Niklas Heuveldop who is stepping down. Van de Weyer, who joined Vonage in 2025 and currently leads its Business Unit API, will also join Ericsson's Executive Team. Heuveldop will remain available through December 31, 2026 to support the transition, after a tenure that included restructuring Vonage and restoring its growth, as well as leading Ericsson's North American market share expansion including the USD 14 billion network transformation deal with AT&T. Van de Weyer previously served as CEO of Telesign and held senior roles at Proximus and Bain & Company.

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Appointment of new head for Global Communications Platform and Vonage CEO signals leadership continuity and strategic focus.

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