Sena will drive Ericsson’s people transformation in the Middle East and Africa region.
Ericsson has appointed Sena Erten as vice president and head of people of Ericsson Middle East and Africa. Sena brings 20 years of human resources and executive experience to Ericsson, and has demonstrated a passion for people development and building diverse and inclusive cultures.
The role entails driving Ericsson’s people transformation in the region and is expected to guide the business towards a world-class employee experience that is people-centred, adopting the latest digital technologies, and leading the way in driving company culture.
Commenting on the new position, Sena says, “I am excited to join the Ericsson family and be part of the team, realising Ericsson’s vision of an intelligent, sustainable and connected world. I look forward to driving the company’s people strategy in the region, realising the talents’ full potential while building a culture of excellence and supporting our teams in finding new and effective ways to engage, lead and collaborate.”
Fadi Pharaon, president of Ericsson MEA says people are at the centre of everything the company does and that Sena’s extensive knowledge and experience will further strengthen its people function.
He added that, “In a high-paced industry, pushing the envelope of technology, Sena will work to address the fast-changing competence development needs of our company by unlocking the human potential, and upskilling and reskilling talents, enabling us to stay ahead of the market and adding value to our customers.”
