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Nokia announces leadership changes and partnerships - June 2025

July 7, 2025

Nokia announced leadership changes, promoting David Heard to President of its Network Infrastructure group while Federico Guillén prepares for retirement effective June 30, 2025. Guillén will leave his position as President on December 31, 2025. Heard, who joined Nokia after the acquisition of Infinera in February 2025, will report to President and CEO Justin Hotard and work from Dallas.

Heard brings extensive experience in the telecom sector from roles at JDSU, BigBand Networks, Somera Communications, Lucent, and AT&T. Hotard thanked Guillén for his leadership, stating he played a vital role in building the Network Infrastructure business. Hotard expressed confidence in Heard's ability to scale operations and understand AI-optimized solutions.

Nokia’s venture Enscryb partnered with Norwegian firm NODES, securing initial customers Nanuq and Smartecon. Enscryb focuses on real-time energy orchestration through digital twins and data analytics, enhancing management of renewable energy projects. This venture aims to address market fluctuations and demand complexities.

Enscryb utilizes Nokia Bell Labs technology to optimize energy systems and supports Nanuq in electrifying vehicle fleets while assisting Smartecon with renewable energy projects. Chris D. Jones of Nokia noted that this collaboration supports the sustainable energy transition through digitalization.

In another development, Nokia and Telstra partnered to provide developers secure access to network APIs. This initiative, linked to Telstra's muru-D Labs, integrates Nokia's Network as Code platform. It aims to enhance network functionality and applications for enterprise use, including traffic management and observability improvements.

The partnership allows developers to access live and simulated APIs, fostering application development using Telstra's advanced network capabilities. Kim Krogh Andersen from Telstra outlined that the project aligns with the Connected Future 30 strategy, emphasizing the encapsulation of connectivity capabilities.

  1. Nokia announces leadership changes within Group Leadership Team
    Nokia plans a managed transition in leadership as David Heard is promoted and Federico Guillén prepares for retirement.
  2. Nokia's Enscryb venture partners with NODES and gains two customers
    Enscryb offers real-time energy orchestration services using digital twins, supporting clients in renewable energy projects.
  3. Telstra and Nokia collaborate to provide secure access to network APIs
    Developers will participate in a local hackathon this year, gaining access to live network APIs and a sandbox environment.