Ericsson

Karen Campbell

Nathan Robbins

Business Analyst, Engagement Practices

Nathan Robbins has been interested in cell phones and how they work since the first time he used one as a 13-year-old. So when he first heard about Ericsson, it seemed a perfect fit, career-wise. What he didn’t realize was the impact Ericsson has, not only on mobile technology, but on communications and society across the globe.

What is the corporate culture like?
Ericsson is in 180 countries, so the company is very diverse. It can be challenging at first since we have so many ideas, but at the end of the day, our collaborative approach makes what we do better. Also, the culture is such that when we have a project, corporate titles tend to go out the door. My opinion is valued as much as anyone else’s.

Are there any misconceptions about Ericsson?
Sometimes people think that Ericsson only makes phones, but if you’ve used broadband, you’ve used Ericsson. Our work in global communications has a great impact on society. For example, our mobile broadband has helped fishing villages in Africa and Asia to increase productivity and sales. It allows fishermen to track the weather and learn current market prices, whereas before, they were just going on luck.

What is your favorite aspect about Ericsson?
Every day brings new challenges. That’s mostly because the technology and the way we use it changes so quickly. There’s always something to innovate on, and you have to keep up on a global level.

What competencies are in demand?
Naturally, we need technology and business minds, but more than that we need people who not only share our vision for the future, but who are innovative. Creativity is essential.