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Emma Falck to head Nokia (NYSE: NOK) Mobile Infrastructure unit

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Nokia Corporation has appointed Emma Falck as President of Mobile Infrastructure and a member of the Nokia Group Leadership Team, effective 1 September 2026. She will be based in Espoo, Finland and report to President and CEO Justin Hotard.

Falck joins Nokia from Siemens, where she serves as Executive Vice President, Products, Smart Infrastructure Buildings, leading a global organization across product management, development and supply chain. Her prior experience includes senior roles at Boston Consulting Group and KONE, and she holds a PhD in Computational Physics from Aalto University.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Report on Form 6-K dated May 13, 2026

(Commission File No. 1-13202)

 

Nokia Corporation

Karakaari 7

FI-02610 Espoo

Finland


(Translation of the registrant’s name into English and address of registrant’s principal executive office)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
     
Form 20-Fx   Form 40-F: ¨

 

 

 

 

 

Enclosures:

 

·Nokia appoints Emma Falck as President of Mobile Infrastructure and member of the Group Leadership Team

 

 

 

  

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

 

Nokia Corporation
Stock Exchange Release
13.05.2026 at 09:00 EEST

 

Nokia appoints Emma Falck as President of Mobile Infrastructure and member of the Group Leadership Team

 

Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced the appointment of Emma Falck as President of Mobile Infrastructure and member of the Nokia Group Leadership Team, effective 1 September 2026.

 

Falck brings extensive experience leading transformation and improving performance in complex global technology businesses. She joins Nokia from Siemens, where she serves as Executive Vice President, Products, Smart Infrastructure Buildings, leading a global organization across product management and development, and supply chain. At Siemens, she held senior strategy roles and led technology organizations building automation, software and connected devices. Earlier in her career, she was a Partner and Managing Director at Boston Consulting Group and held senior leadership roles at KONE. She holds a PhD in Computational Physics from Aalto University.

 

“I’m delighted to welcome Emma to Team Nokia. As AI moves toward physical AI, networks need to become AI-native by design for both 5G Advanced and 6G.

 

Our focus in Mobile Infrastructure is clear: To help our customers succeed by building a software-led infrastructure business that leverages open interfaces, standards, and a rich partner ecosystem to accelerate innovation.

 

Emma brings broad transformation experience, operational leadership and a fresh perspective from global businesses that use technology to enable automation. She is the right leader to take MI into this new chapter,” said Justin Hotard, President and CEO of Nokia.

 

“I’m excited to join Nokia at a pivotal moment for our customers and the industry. As networks evolve to support new AI-driven demands, customers need partners who can deliver with speed and predictability, and turn technology roadmaps into real-world performance.

 

Mobile Infrastructure’s breadth across core software, radio networks and technology standards is a solid foundation. I look forward to working with the team to strengthen our execution, embed AI into our development and delivery processes, and bring the next wave of innovation to our customers,” said Falck.

 

Falck will be based in Espoo, Finland and report to Nokia’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Justin Hotard.

 

Additional background information on all current members of the Group Leadership Team can be found at: www.nokia.com/en_int/investors/corporate-governance/group-leadership-team.

 

     
  Confidential © 2026 Nokia

 

 

 

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

 

Emma Falck, CV

 

Born: 1977
Nationality: Finnish

 

Education

·Doctor of Science in Technology, Department of Engineering Physics and Mathematics, Aalto University
·Master of Science in Technology, Department of Engineering Physics and Mathematics, Aalto University

 

Experience

10/2024– Siemens

·Executive Vice President, Products, Smart Infrastructure Buildings

 

04/2023–09/2024 Siemens

·Senior Vice President and Head of Connected Devices business segment, Smart Infrastructure

 

09/2020–03/2023 Siemens

·Head of Strategy, Smart Infrastructure

 

05/2017–08/2020 Boston Consulting Group

·Managing Director and Partner

 

09/2014–04/2017 KONE

·Vice President, Greater China Area New Equipment Business and China Frontline Product Strategy and Marketing

 

04/2012–08/2014 KONE

·Director, Strategy Development

 

03/2007–04/2012 Boston Consulting Group

·Principal
·Project Leader
·Associate
·Consultant

 

09/2005–02/2007 Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

·Postdoctoral Fellow

 

09/2000–08/2005 Aalto University

·PhD Student and Postdoctoral Researcher

 

     
  Confidential © 2026 Nokia

 

 

 

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

 

Emma Falck image: emmafalck-2.jpg (4464×2976)

 

About Nokia

 

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile, and transport networks, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

 

For more information, visit www.nokia.com.

 

Media inquiries

Nokia Communications
Maria Vaismaa, VP Communications
Phone: +358 10 448 4900
Email: press.services@nokia.com

  

     
  Confidential © 2026 Nokia

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant, Nokia Corporation, has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: May 13, 2026 Nokia Corporation
   
   
  By: /s/ Johanna Mandelin
  Name: Johanna Mandelin
  Title: Vice President, Corporate Legal

 

 

 

FAQ

What did Nokia (NOK) announce in this Form 6-K?

Nokia announced it has appointed Emma Falck as President of Mobile Infrastructure and a member of the Nokia Group Leadership Team. The appointment was disclosed in a stock exchange release dated 13 May 2026 and will take effect on 1 September 2026.

Who is Emma Falck, newly appointed President of Nokia Mobile Infrastructure?

Emma Falck is a Finnish executive with extensive technology and transformation experience. She currently works at Siemens as Executive Vice President, Products, Smart Infrastructure Buildings, and previously held senior roles at Boston Consulting Group and KONE. She holds a PhD in Computational Physics from Aalto University.

When will Emma Falck’s new role at Nokia (NOK) become effective?

Emma Falck’s appointment as President of Mobile Infrastructure and member of Nokia’s Group Leadership Team becomes effective on 1 September 2026. Until then, she continues in her current role at Siemens, before relocating to Espoo, Finland for her Nokia position.

What responsibilities has Emma Falck held at Siemens before joining Nokia?

At Siemens, Emma Falck serves as Executive Vice President, Products, Smart Infrastructure Buildings, leading a global organization across product management, development and supply chain. She has also held senior strategy roles and led technology organizations focused on automation, software and connected devices.

To whom will Emma Falck report in her new Nokia (NOK) position?

In her new role as President of Mobile Infrastructure, Emma Falck will report directly to Nokia’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Justin Hotard. She will also serve as a member of the Nokia Group Leadership Team, based in Espoo, Finland.

What is Nokia’s focus for its Mobile Infrastructure business?

Nokia’s Mobile Infrastructure unit focuses on building a software-led infrastructure business for 5G Advanced and 6G using open interfaces, standards and partner ecosystems. The business spans core software, radio networks and technology standards to support evolving AI-driven network demands for customers.