Nokia Names Kristen Pressner as Chief People Officer to Lead Global Workforce Strategy
The Nokia Kristen Pressner appointment marks a strategic move by the company to strengthen its people and culture agenda amid its AI-driven transformation. Effective 1 May 2026, Pressner will join Nokia Corporation as Chief People Officer and a member of its Group Leadership Team. Executive Profile & Background Kristen Pressner brings more than three decades of international human resources experience, talent management and organisational transformation to the role. Before joining Nokia, she served as Global Head of People & Culture at Roche Holding AG’s Diagnostics division, where she played a key role in shaping leadership, evolving operating models and embedding innovation-centric culture. Prior to that, her HR leadership included senior roles at Texas Instruments Incorporated focused on driving change and capability transformation. Strategic Timing and Role Significance Nokia’s appointment of Pressner comes as the company pivots toward next-generation networks, clo...