Leadership Update: Nokia Welcomes Lorna Gibb as New Chief People Officer

Telecommunication giant and IT leader Nokia has appointed Lorna Gibb as its new Chief People Officer and member of the Group Leadership Team.  

This announcement follows the departure of Ricky Corker, who stepped down as Nokia’s Chief Customer Experience Officer earlier this year.  

News in Brief:  

• Nokia has appointed Lorna Gibb as Chief People Officer and member of the Group Leadership Team, effective immediately.
• Ricky Corker, Nokia's Chief Customer Experience Officer since 2021, stepped down on June 28, 2024.
• Based in Finland, Gibb will report to President and CEO Pekka Lundmark.

Gibb has been serving as the Interim Chief People Officer since March 2024.  With over 20 years of experience in people leadership roles across various industries, Gibb in her new role aims to develop Nokia's people function, focusing on shaping the company’s culture, developing talent strategies, and ensuring the organization can meet its business goals. She will emphasize the importance of adapting to the rapidly evolving telecom industry to remain at the forefront of technological advancements.  

Pekka Lundmark, President and CEO of Nokia, expressed his pleasure in announcing Lorna's appointment as Chief People Officer. He highlighted her demonstrated commitment to fostering Nokia's culture and her clear vision for enhancing the company's people function.  

Along with this, Ricky Corker’s departure aligns with Nokia’s strategic move to grant greater operational autonomy to its business groups. As part of this streamlined operating model implemented from the beginning of 2024, the Customer Experience organization has been integrated into these groups. This restructuring aims to enhance Nokia’s ability to capitalize on growth opportunities with both current and new customers, facilitating faster diversification into enterprise, webscale, and government sectors.  

Gibb’s Career So Far

Gibb, who joined Nokia in 2020, has been serving as the Interim Chief People Officer since March 2024. Prior to this role, she held the position of Vice President, Labor and Employment, and was a member of Nokia’s People and Legal & Compliance Leadership Teams. She has also previously worked as Global People Director for Skyscanner and People Partner/Director for EasyJet.  

President and CEO Lundmark expressed his confidence in Gibb's ability to lead the evolution of Nokia’s culture and people strategy. He also acknowledged Ricky Corker’s contributions to the company over his 30-year tenure, during which he held several management positions and played a key role in Nokia’s transformation and customer relations.