Bo Christer Hedfors
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Bo Christer Hedfors is the founder of Hedfone Consulting, Inc. founded in 2002.
He was the Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Motorola, Inc. from 1998 to 2002 and the President & Chief Executive Officer at Ericsson, Inc. from 1994 to 1998.
He also served as an Independent Director at Infinera Optical Holding, Inc. from 2011 to 2013.
Mr. Hedfors held director positions at Forest Investments, Inc., Virtutech, Inc., Firetide, Inc., Kineto Wireless, Inc., Arbona AB, E-Band Communications LLC, PureWave Networks, Inc., and Smoltek Nanotech Holding AB.
He was an Advisor at Compaq Computer Corp., HP, Inc., and Sun Microsystems, Inc. Mr. Hedfors was the Chief Technology Officer at Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson from 1990 to 1993 and the President at Honeywell Ericsson Development Co. in 1986.
He is a graduate of Chalmers University of Technology.
Former positions of Bo Christer Hedfors
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| TELLABS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2013-12-02 |
| Hedfone Consulting, Inc. | Founder | 2008-12-31 |
Motorola, Inc.
 Motorola, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Motorola, Inc. provides seamless mobility products and solutions across broadband, embedded systems and wireless networks. Motorola is engaged in providing technologies, products and services for mobile phones. Its portfolio includes wireless handsets, wireless accessories, digital entertainment devices, wireless access systems, voice and data communications systems, and enterprise mobility products. The company operates through three business segments, including Mobile Devices Segment, Home and Networks Mobility Segment and Enterprise Mobility Solutions Segment. The Mobile Devices segment designs, manufactures, sells and services wireless handsets with integrated software and accessory products, and licenses intellectual property. The Home and Networks Mobility segment designs, manufactures, sells, installs and services: (i) digital video, Internet Protocol video and broadcast network interactive set-tops, end-to-end video delivery systems, broadband access infrastructure platforms, and associated data and voice customer premise equipment to cable television and telecom service providers, and (ii) wireless access systems, including cellular infrastructure systems and wireless broadband systems, to wireless service providers. The Enterprise Mobility Solutions segment designs, manufactures, sells, installs and services analog and digital two-way radio, voice and data communications products and systems for private networks, wireless broadband systems and end-to-end enterprise mobility solutions to government and public safety agencies, as well as retail, energy and utilities, transportation, manufacturing, healthcare and other commercial customers. Motorola was founded on September 25, 1928 and is headquartered in Schaumburg, IL | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2001-12-31 |
Ericsson, Inc.
 Ericsson, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Ericsson, Inc. develops and markets wireless infrastructure equipment. Its products include antennas, transmitters, switching systems and other gears used to build wireless networks. The company was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Chief Executive Officer | 1997-12-31 |
| ERICSSON | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 1992-12-31 |
Training of Bo Christer Hedfors
| Chalmers University of Technology | Graduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| HP INC. | Electronic Technology |
| ERICSSON | Electronic Technology |
| ARBONA AB | Finance |
| SMOLTEK NANOTECH HOLDING AB | Electronic Technology |
| Private companies | 14 |
|---|---|
Compaq Computer Corp.
 Compaq Computer Corp. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Compaq Computer Corp. develops and manufactures a wide range of personal computing products. The company was located in Houston, TX. | Electronic Technology |
Motorola, Inc.
Motorola, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Motorola, Inc. provides seamless mobility products and solutions across broadband, embedded systems and wireless networks. Motorola is engaged in providing technologies, products and services for mobile phones. Its portfolio includes wireless handsets, wireless accessories, digital entertainment devices, wireless access systems, voice and data communications systems, and enterprise mobility products. The company operates through three business segments, including Mobile Devices Segment, Home and Networks Mobility Segment and Enterprise Mobility Solutions Segment. The Mobile Devices segment designs, manufactures, sells and services wireless handsets with integrated software and accessory products, and licenses intellectual property. The Home and Networks Mobility segment designs, manufactures, sells, installs and services: (i) digital video, Internet Protocol video and broadcast network interactive set-tops, end-to-end video delivery systems, broadband access infrastructure platforms, and associated data and voice customer premise equipment to cable television and telecom service providers, and (ii) wireless access systems, including cellular infrastructure systems and wireless broadband systems, to wireless service providers. The Enterprise Mobility Solutions segment designs, manufactures, sells, installs and services analog and digital two-way radio, voice and data communications products and systems for private networks, wireless broadband systems and end-to-end enterprise mobility solutions to government and public safety agencies, as well as retail, energy and utilities, transportation, manufacturing, healthcare and other commercial customers. Motorola was founded on September 25, 1928 and is headquartered in Schaumburg, IL | Electronic Technology |
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
 Sun Microsystems, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Sun Microsystems, Inc. provides network computing infrastructure solutions. It offers its solutions under the Java technology platform, Solaris Operating System, MySQL database management system, Sun StorageTek storage solutions, and UltraSPARC processor brands. The company also develops networking computing products and technologies which include servers, storage, open source software, tools, and training. The company provides solutions to the social networking, entertainment, financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, news, energy, and engineering companies. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Infinera Optical Holding, Inc.
 Infinera Optical Holding, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Infinera Optical Holding, Inc. designs and develops telecommunications networking products. The firm serves telecom service providers, independent operating companies, multiple system operator cable companies, enterprises and government agencies. The company was founded by Michael J. Birck in 1975 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL. | Electronic Technology |
Forest Investments, Inc.
 Forest Investments, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Forest Investments, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the investment and acquisition of businesses, securities and assets that has significant long-term value creation. It operates through the following segments: Durable Medical Equipment, Investment Management, Real Estate, and General Corporate. The company was founded on December 16, 1994 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA. | Technology Services |
Virtutech, Inc.
 Virtutech, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Virtutech, Inc. provided software development solutions. The company was founded by Peter S. Magnusson in 1998 and was headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Technology Services |
Firetide, Inc.
 Firetide, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Firetide, Inc. develops and supplies mesh networks and networking equipment. It offers wireless mesh infrastructure and access solution for video surveillance, internet access, public safety networks, and temporary networks wherever rapid deployment, mobility, and ease of installation are required. The firm's customers include the public safety, transportation and automation industries. The company was founded by Lawrence Rosenthal, Barbara Cardillo, Tareq Hoque, Isaac R. Nassi and Keith Klemba in 2002 and is headquartered in Campbell, CA. | Technology Services |
Kineto Wireless, Inc.
 Kineto Wireless, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Kineto Wireless, Inc. use to develop and provide mobile access technology solutions. The company was founded in 2001 and was headquartered in Milpitas, CA. | Communications |
CTIA-The Wireless Association
 CTIA-The Wireless Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CTIA-The Wireless Association attracts members in the wireless communications industry and represents their interests to the public. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Ericsson, Inc.
Ericsson, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Ericsson, Inc. develops and markets wireless infrastructure equipment. Its products include antennas, transmitters, switching systems and other gears used to build wireless networks. The company was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Electronic Technology |
E-Band Communications LLC
 E-Band Communications LLC Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications E-Band Communications LLC designs and manufactures wireless telecommunications equipment. Its products include E-link eagle, E-link mini, 1000Q, 1000Q-CPRI, 1000LR, multiport and antennas. The company was founded by Sam Smookler and Saul Umbrasas in 2003 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Communications |
| Hedfone Consulting, Inc. | Communications |
PureWave Networks, Inc.
 PureWave Networks, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology PureWave Networks, Inc. provided wireless broadband equipment solutions. The company was founded by Eric Garcia and Gideon Ben-Efraim in 2003 and was headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Electronic Technology |
| Honeywell Ericsson Development Co. |
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