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Nokia Restructures for AI Supercycle with New Organizations

9/18/2025

Summary

Story summary

Nokia will establish two new organizations: a Technology and AI Organization and a Corporate Development Organization, starting October 1, 2025.
The Technology and AI Organization will merge Nokia Bell Labs and Group Security, led by Pallavi Mahajan, formerly of Intel.
The Corporate Development Organization will focus on strategy and partnerships, led by Konstanty Owczarek.
CEO Justin Hotard highlighted the importance of differentiating core technologies and enhancing partnerships for success in the AI supercycle.
Nishant Batra will resign as Chief Strategy and Technology Officer on September 30, 2025.

History

Historical Context

In 2011, Nokia partnered with Microsoft to adopt Windows Phone as its primary operating system, aiming to recover from a market share decline that reached 3% by 2013. Despite initial hopes, the collaboration faltered against competitors like Apple and Android. Today, Nokia's formation of a Technology and AI Organization signals a strategic shift towards innovation, potentially revitalizing its relevance in the tech industry.

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Story summary

Nokia will establish two new organizations: a Technology and AI Organization and a Corporate Development Organization, starting October 1, 2025.
The Technology and AI Organization will merge Nokia Bell Labs and Group Security, led by Pallavi Mahajan, formerly of Intel.
The Corporate Development Organization will focus on strategy and partnerships, led by Konstanty Owczarek.
CEO Justin Hotard highlighted the importance of differentiating core technologies and enhancing partnerships for success in the AI supercycle.
Nishant Batra will resign as Chief Strategy and Technology Officer on September 30, 2025.

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