Helsinki: Finnish technology giant Nokia on Tuesday named India-born Rajeev Suri as its chief executive officer (CEO). "As Nokia opens this new chapter, the Nokia Board and I are confident that Rajeev is the right person to lead the company forward," said Risto Siilasmaa, chairman of the Nokia board of directors, in a statement on Tuesday. "He has a proven ability to create strategic clarity, drive innovation and growth, ensure disciplined execution, and deliver results. We believe that his passion for technology will help ensure that Nokia continues to deliver innovations that have a positive impact on people's lives," Siilasmaa added.

Siilasmaa, who has also been serving as an interim CEO, will return to focusing exclusively on his role as chairman of Nokia's board of directors from May 1. "I am honoured to have been asked to take this role, and excited about the possibilities that lie in our future," said Rajeev Suri. "Nokia, with its deep experience in connecting people and its three strong businesses, is well-positioned to tap new opportunities during this time of technological change. I look forward to working with the entire Nokia team as we embark on this exciting journey." Suri was born in 1967 in India and joined Nokia group in 1995. He held a wide range of leadership positions 1995-2007. He has been CEO of Nokia Solutions and Networks (NSN) since 2009.