Hans Vestberg
Special Advisor, Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Verizon · United States
Hans Vestberg is the Special Advisor, Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Verizon. Vestberg is based in the United States. Earlier roles include positions at Verizon. Vestberg was born in 1965 in Hudiksvall and educated at Uppsala University.
Hans Vestberg served as CEO and Chairman of Verizon Communications from 2018 to 2025, leading the company's 5G deployment and fiber network expansion. He previously served six years as CEO of Ericsson, where he led its transformation from hardware to software and services. Born in Sweden in 1965, he has over 25 years of telecommunications industry experience.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Hans Vestberg's transition out of his role as Verizon's chairman and CEO, with his replacement by former PayPal leader Dan Schulman announced in October 2025. Since stepping down from Verizon, Vestberg has taken on advisory positions with multiple organizations, including roles at Digipower X and Consello, and was appointed to the board of directors of the UN Foundation.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- June 23, 1965 · Hudiksvall
- Citizenship
- Sweden
- Education
- Uppsala University
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Hans Vestberg: FAQ
- Who is Hans Vestberg?
- Hans Vestberg is the Special Advisor, Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Verizon, based in United States.
- Where did Hans Vestberg work previously?
- Earlier roles include Verizon (CEO, until 2025).
- Where was Hans Vestberg educated?
- Hans Vestberg studied at Uppsala University.