By Dominic Chopping
STOCKHOLM–Ericsson AB on Wednesday appointed Scott Dresser as the corporate’s Chief Authorized Officer and Head of Group Perform Authorized Affairs & Compliance.
The Swedish telecommunications firm stated Mr. Dresser will begin on March 21, changing Xavier Dedullen who will go away his place the day prior, however stick with the corporate for a transition interval.
The transfer comes as Ericsson lately disclosed that an inner investigation had discovered proof of historic corruption in Iraq.
The corporate has additionally confronted criticism from the U.S. Division of Justice, who knowledgeable Ericsson that its disclosure of the Iraq probe previous to coming into a deal over earlier bribery and accounting violations, was inadequate.
“We demand that our enterprise be performed responsibly and with integrity,” Ericsson Chief Government Borje Ekholm stated.
“Scott’s expertise driving optimistic change can be invaluable as Ericsson expands its enterprise and continues its cultural transformation, enhancing its governance, compliance, and controls.”
Mr. Dresser joins Ericsson from VEON Ltd the place he has served as common counsel for eight years. Scott has additionally held senior management positions with Virgin Media, White Mountains Capital and Conservation Worldwide. He can be primarily based within the U.S.
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