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John Harrington

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SVP Nokia Europe, Global Sales & Customer Operations at Nokia
📍 Singapore

John Harrington is a telecommunications sales executive with over 25 years of global experience at Nokia. He leads Network Infrastructure sales across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, focusing on AI-driven connectivity solutions. He holds a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering and completed an Advanced Executive Program at London Business School.

Born in England, John has built an extensive international career, having led Nokias sales organizations and operations while based in the US, Japan, Singapore, and his current location, Amsterdam. His career began at Motorola and Lucent Technologies before his long tenure at Nokia.

Unique fact: He has managed Nokias business across three major continents, leading sales in North America, Asia-Pacific, and the EMEA region.

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Experience
35 Years
Current Role
SVP Nokia Europe, Global Sales & Customer Operations
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Singapore
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Topics John cares about

AI in Networking
His professional focus is on the "AI Supercycle." He speaks on how AI is transforming optical networks and enabling a future AI-driven society.
Global Connectivity
He is directly involved in major projects to expand global connectivity, such as the Medusa submarine cable system connecting Europe and North Africa.
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Career

Work history

4-2026
SVP Nokia Europe, Global Sales & Customer Operations
Nokia
2-2025
SVP EMEA & APAC Region - Network Infrastructure Sales
Nokia
1-2024 - 2-2025
SVP Asia Pacific Region, Network Infrastructure Sales
Nokia
3-2021 - 1-2024
SVP Asia Pacific Region, Nokia CX Sales & Marketing
Nokia
9-2020 - 3-2021
Interim SVP US Major Accounts
Nokia
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John Harrington to Lead Nokia's Business in Asia‑Pacific and Japan. Featured in The Fast Mode
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Nokia APAC‑Japan Head John Harrington to Join Philippine Digital Convention 2021’s Panel Line‑up. Featured in Swirling Over Coffee
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Education
Advanced Executive Program
London Business School
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