Vonage has appointed Christophe Van de Weyer as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 15 August 2026.
He will also become Head of Ericsson’s Business Area Global Communications Platform and join Ericsson’s Executive Team, succeeding Niklas Heuveldop.
Commenting on his appointment, Christophe Van de Weyer said: “I’m truly excited and deeply grateful for this opportunity. Ericsson and Vonage are at the forefront of network-powered solutions combining AI, data, and API to transform enterprise workflows and deliver superior customer engagement.
I’m looking forward to continuing our work and further accelerating our growth momentum alongside the exceptionally talented teams at Vonage and Ericsson.”
Van de Weyer joined Vonage in 2025 and has led the company’s work in Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) and Network APIs, with a focus on programmable networks and enterprise digital transformation.
Announcing the appointment, Börje Ekholm, President and CEO of Ericsson, said: “Christophe brings a deep understanding of the market for communication services and he has done a great job getting the Business Unit API at Vonage back to growth.
I’m happy to welcome him to the Executive Team and to accelerate the turnaround efforts. This is another good example of a well prepared and orderly succession for critical members of the leadership team.”
Van de Weyer succeeds Niklas Heuveldop, who is stepping down from the role after leading Vonage since February 2024.
He first joined Ericsson in 1993 and has held several senior leadership positions across the company, including Head of Market Area North America, Chief Strategy Officer, Head of Technology & Emerging Business, and Chief Customer Officer.
Niklas Heuveldop commented on his experience working with Ericsson:
“It has been a life changing experience to work at Ericsson for two periods, spanning over three decades, including six overseas assignments, experiencing periods of rapid growth, and multiple turnarounds across all business lines, globally.
Ericsson is a fascinating global powerhouse leader and it has been a true privilege to work alongside the most amazing talent in one of the most complex and competitive industries in the world.
Vonage’s turn-around continues to gain momentum, growth has been restored, investments peaked and strategy execution is solid.
We have an exceptional team ready to continue building on our momentum, and in Christophe we have an incredibly talented and highly appreciated leader that I’m proud to hand over the reins to. Time has come for me to move on and pursue my next challenge.”
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Author: Hannah Swankie
Reviewed by: Megan Jones
Published On: 3rd Aug 2026
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