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HALL OF FAME www.ceotodaymagazine.com 2 What were your key objectives when becoming the CEO of Nokia after the acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent? I took this role with the aim of successfully integrating the Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent businesses, which had previously been separate, thriving entities in their own right. My objective was to ensure it was done without any loss of business momentum, or any negative impact to our customers, and I’m delighted that this has been achieved successfully. My role has also been to drive a growth agenda for the business, which truly harnesses the This month, Katina Hristova had the honour of interviewing Cormac Whelan, who became the CEO of Nokia UK and Ireland in 2016, following the integration of Nokia and Alcatel Lucent. Previously, Cormac was the CEO of Alcatel Lucent UK and Ireland. He believes that this has proved to be a really exciting time to be part of Nokia, as the acquisition saw two leading global businesses pool their expertise to further drive innovation and research into the technology that connects the world. Today, Nokia serves everyone - from communication service providers, to governments, to enterprises, and provides the industry’s most complete, end- to-end portfolio of products, services and licensing, which is designed to power connectivity and transform the human experience. Here Cormac tells us more the acquisition and what came after it, keeping up with the rapid development of technology and the next big technology wave – 5G. www.nokia.com Cormac Whelan CEO of Nokia UK and Ireland “Good leaders should always strive to find the right balance between direction and autonomy”

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