Nov 14, 2023
Katherine Ainley is the CEO of Ericsson UK and Ireland, working
alongside major mobile network operators and service providers to
create world leading mobile networks and game-changing technology
for millions of subscribers and enterprise partners. She is also a
member of the leadership team for Ericsson Europe and Latin
America.
Katherine joined Ericsson in February 2021 from BT where she held a
number of senior executive positions for more than 10 years,
including the roles of Managing Director of Ventures in Enterprise
and CEO of Tikit, a then wholly owned subsidiary of BT. Her career
has also included management and consultant roles with Lloyds TSB
and Ernst & Young in transformation and customer
experience.
Responsible for a team of more than 2,500 employees across the UK
and Ireland, Katherine is leading Ericsson’s vision for 5G
technology and deployment in the UK, focusing on supporting the
business growth of network operators through continuous technology
and product performance, enabling digitisation across new
industries and delivering world-class connectivity for
consumers.
Originally from Wigan in the North West but now living in South
East London, Katherine has studied at the London School of
Economics and Political Science (LSE). She has two young daughters
and is a passionate supporter of Diversity and Inclusion programmes
at Ericsson.