Kerem Erdem is a passionate, multi-disciplined leader whose career spans over two decades in the dynamic information technologies industry. His entrepreneurial journey began in 2001 when he co-founded a software company with a small, ambitious team. Under his leadership, the company flourished and was ultimately acquired by Ericsson in 2009—an early testament to his vision and business acumen.
At Ericsson, Erdem advanced to senior leadership roles, managing diverse teams of up to 200 employees within complex, multi-tiered structures. He demonstrated exceptional business management skills as head of Ericsson’s Digital Services for Central Europe, overseeing operations across seven countries in a sophisticated matrix organization.
Erdem’s international experience is vast and nuanced. He has conducted business across Europe, North and South America, the Middle East, and India, skillfully navigating varied cultural landscapes and forging global partnerships.
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A true software innovator, Erdem has guided products from conception to launch and through their entire lifecycle. His portfolio spans industries as varied as telecommunications, media broadcasting, finance, automotive, and pharmaceuticals. On the project delivery side, he has overseen customer teams handling multi-million-euro projects, including OSS/BSS systems, Core Networks, Cloud Computing, and Application Development & Maintenance (ADM).
Further showcasing his strategic mindset, Erdem played a driving role in mergers and acquisitions within Ericsson’s Middle East operations, collaborating closely with corporate M&A teams on company assessments.
Recognized as part of Ericsson’s “Emerging Executive Talent Pool,” Erdem participated in elite executive training programs at top U.S. universities. Across various leadership assessments, his core strengths consistently emerge as Thinking Strategically, Showing Drive and Initiative, and Pursuing Self-Development—qualities that continue to fuel his impact in the global IT industry.
