Ericsson CEO to deliver keynote address at the 2012 International CES

Vestberg’s keynote is slated for 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 in The Venetian. The Las Vegas Hilton Theater and The Venetian will serve as the official 2012 CES keynote locations.

Hans Vestberg was named president and chief executive officer of the Ericsson Group in January 2010. Vestberg oversees the company’s 90,000 employees throughout 180 countries. Since joining Ericsson in 1991, Vestberg has been instrumental in developing the company’s industry-leading services operation, which today represents 39 percent of Ericsson’s total sales. Vestberg is focused on advancing the company’s leadership through innovation, technology, services and sustainable business solutions.

Vestberg joins Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer and Mercedes-Benz’s Dr. Dieter Zetsche as confirmed keynote speakers for the 2012 CES. The full 2012 CES keynote lineup will be announced in the fall.