Hans Vestberg

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.

Better World Fund, Inc. supports charitable causes. It builds and implements public-private partnerships to address problems and works to support for the UN through advocacy and public outreach. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Ericsson Danmark A/S provides information and communication technology solutions. It specializes in industrial automation, 4G networks, cellular internet of thing, routers, optical transport networks, and network intelligence and automation. The firm serves information, communications, and technology sectors. The company was founded on January 9, 1929 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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.

Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative operates an organization that campaigns to foster peace and provide community services. The private company is based in Los Angeles.

Cellco Partnership, Inc. engages in providing wireless voice and data services. The company was founded on October 4, 1994 and is headquartered in Basking Ridge, NJ.

Blackrock Finance, Inc. provides investment management, risk management, and advisory services for institutional and retail clients worldwide. Its products include single and multi-asset class portfolios investing in equities, fixed income, alternatives, and money market instruments. The company was founded by Susan L. Wagner, Robert Steven Kapito and Laurence Douglas Fink in 1988 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Verizon Innovation, Inc. provides maps, directions and location-based services. It serves consumers via online and wireless offerings. It also support developers and businesses by providing a geospatial web services platform and toolset to build mapping applications. The company was founded by Barry Glick, Perry Evans, and Chris Heivly in 1967 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

The World Economic Forum USA, Inc. operates an organization for economic reforms. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY.