By Matthias Verbergt

STOCKHOLM--Ericsson AB (ERIC) has appointed Borje Ekholm as its new chief executive, the Swedish telecom-equipment provider said on Wednesday.

Ericsson had been looking for a new CEO since it ousted Hans Vestberg in July.

-Write to Matthias Verbergt at matthias.verbergt@wsj.com

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

October 26, 2016 02:57 ET (06:57 GMT)

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