Ericsson is one of a number of businesses leading the rollout of 5G technology in the UK , but there ’ s still a long way to go Q . TELL US A LITTLE OF YOUR ROLE AT ERICSSON ?

KATHERINE AINLEY

CEO of Ericsson UK

Ericsson is one of a number of businesses leading the rollout of 5G technology in the UK , but there ’ s still a long way to go Q . TELL US A LITTLE OF YOUR ROLE AT ERICSSON ?

» When I started at Ericsson , the world was still in the middle of the pandemic and connectivity was so critically important . It was a really exciting time to join the company . It showed how important digital infrastructure is in every part of our lives and why expanding 5G coverage and capacity is so crucial to the future of the country . The year ahead is all about pushing the UK and Ireland ’ s 5G rollout to the next level .

» It ’ s important to recognise that our industry isn ’ t just suffering from a lack of diversity when it comes to gender , but across all under-represented groups . I ’ m passionate about ensuring we improve diversity across all these groups , at all levels . I think the challenge breaks down into hiring , retaining and promoting the right skills and talent .