Kristian Tear
Chief Executive Officer at BANG & OLUFSEN A/S
Net worth: 466 511 $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Kristian Tear is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Bang & Olufsen A since 2020.
He is also the Director at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Inc. and the Vice President & Head of EMEA at Logitech Europe SA. Previously, Mr. Tear held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Ericsson AB.
He was also the Chairman at Note AB from 2014 to 2017.
Additionally, he served as Chairman at mobilityView, Inc. and Director at Tampnet AS.
Mr. Tear was the Executive Vice President, Head-Sales & Marketing at Sony Group Corp.
He also held the role of Chief Operating Officer at BlackBerry Ltd.
from 2012 to 2013.
Furthermore, he was the Executive Vice President at Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB and the President-Global Sales & Marketing at Sony Mobile Communications Management Ltd.
Mr. Tear was the Executive Vice President-Sales & Marketing at Sony Mobile Communications AB in 2012.
Tear completed his MBA from The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York in 2002.
He also holds a graduate degree from the Royal Institute of Technology, which he obtained in 1988.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BANG & OLUFSEN A/S
0.28% | 2023-05-30 | 343,931 ( 0.28% ) | 466 511 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Kristian Tear active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| BANG & OLUFSEN A/S | Chief Executive Officer | 2019-10-07 |
| International Tennis Hall of Fame, Inc. | Director/Board Member | 2014-08-31 |
Logitech Europe SA
 Logitech Europe SA Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Logitech Europe SA designs and markets computer control devices. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Morges, Switzerland. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Kristian Tear
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| NOTE AB | Chairman | 2016-12-31 |
| BLACKBERRY LIMITED | Chief Operating Officer | 2013-11-24 |
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB
 Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications is a global provider of mobile multimedia devices, including feature-rich phones, accessories and PC cards. The products combine powerful technology with innovative applications for mobile imaging, music, communications and entertainment. The net result is that Sony Ericsson is an enticing brand that creates compelling business opportunities for mobile operators and desirable, fun products for end users. Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications was established in 2001 by telecommunications leader Ericsson and consumer electronics powerhouse Sony Corporation. The company is owned equally by Ericsson and Sony and announced its first joint products in March 2002. Sony Ericsson products have universal appeal and are different in the key areas of imaging, music, design and applications. The company has launched products that make best use of the major mobile communications technologies, such as the 2G and 3G platforms, while enhancing its offerings to entry level markets. Sony Ericsson undertakes product research, design and development, manufacturing, marketing, sales, distribution and customer services. Global management is based in London, and R&D is in Sweden, UK, France, Netherlands, India, Japan, China and the US. The management team is led by President Hideki Komiyama, a former senior executive of Sony Europe and one of the key players in the growth of Sony in Europe; and Executive Vice-President and Head of Sales Anders Runevad, the former President of Ericsson Brazil. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2012-02-15 |
Ericsson AB
 Ericsson AB Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Ericsson AB manufactures and markets telecommunications equipment and solutions for corporate, as well as individual clients. It develops, sells, and trades goods, products, and services in the field of radio technology. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Kista, Sweden. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
mobilityView, Inc.
 mobilityView, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services mobilityView, Inc. specializes in the wireless and IT sectors. It provides enterprises with a complete view of all mobile costs. The company was founded by Robert Dameron, Thom Damstra, Narinder Singh, Jonathan Foo, James Roscoe and John Reich in 2014 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Chairman | - |
Training of Kristian Tear
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | Masters Business Admin |
| Royal Institute of Technology | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| SONY GROUP CORPORATION | Electronic Technology |
| BLACKBERRY LIMITED | Technology Services |
| BANG & OLUFSEN A/S | Consumer Durables |
| NOTE AB | Electronic Technology |
| Private companies | 8 |
|---|---|
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications is a global provider of mobile multimedia devices, including feature-rich phones, accessories and PC cards. The products combine powerful technology with innovative applications for mobile imaging, music, communications and entertainment. The net result is that Sony Ericsson is an enticing brand that creates compelling business opportunities for mobile operators and desirable, fun products for end users. Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications was established in 2001 by telecommunications leader Ericsson and consumer electronics powerhouse Sony Corporation. The company is owned equally by Ericsson and Sony and announced its first joint products in March 2002. Sony Ericsson products have universal appeal and are different in the key areas of imaging, music, design and applications. The company has launched products that make best use of the major mobile communications technologies, such as the 2G and 3G platforms, while enhancing its offerings to entry level markets. Sony Ericsson undertakes product research, design and development, manufacturing, marketing, sales, distribution and customer services. Global management is based in London, and R&D is in Sweden, UK, France, Netherlands, India, Japan, China and the US. The management team is led by President Hideki Komiyama, a former senior executive of Sony Europe and one of the key players in the growth of Sony in Europe; and Executive Vice-President and Head of Sales Anders Runevad, the former President of Ericsson Brazil. | Electronic Technology |
| International Tennis Hall of Fame, Inc. | |
Logitech Europe SA
Logitech Europe SA Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Logitech Europe SA designs and markets computer control devices. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Morges, Switzerland. | Electronic Technology |
Sony Mobile Communications Management Ltd.
 Sony Mobile Communications Management Ltd. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Sony Mobile Communications Management Ltd. provides mobile multimedia devices, phones, accessories and pc cards. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Electronic Technology |
Tampnet AS
 Tampnet AS Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Tampnet AS operates offshore communication networks. It develops low latency communication network of fiber backbone cables and radio links, serving both the Norwegian and the United Kingdom sectors. The firm's services include exploration rigs and gas platforms. It also offers fibre optics, offshore 4G lite and international carrier solutions. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Stavanger, Norway. | Communications |
Ericsson AB
Ericsson AB Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Ericsson AB manufactures and markets telecommunications equipment and solutions for corporate, as well as individual clients. It develops, sells, and trades goods, products, and services in the field of radio technology. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Kista, Sweden. | Technology Services |
Sony Mobile Communications AB
 Sony Mobile Communications AB Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Part of Sony Group Corp., Sony Mobile Communications AB is a Swedish company that manufactures and supplies mobile telecommunications equipment. The private company is based in Lund, Sweden. | Electronic Technology |
mobilityView, Inc.
mobilityView, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services mobilityView, Inc. specializes in the wireless and IT sectors. It provides enterprises with a complete view of all mobile costs. The company was founded by Robert Dameron, Thom Damstra, Narinder Singh, Jonathan Foo, James Roscoe and John Reich in 2014 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Technology Services |
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