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      Pavan Ramkishan Bachwal

      Head of Mobile Financial Services, Ericsson
      Pavan Ramkishan Bachwal.

      About

      Pavan Bachwal is the Head of Ericsson Mobile Financial Services, leading the business with a focus on financial technology innovation, customer engagement, and market growth.

      With over 19 years of experience, Pavan has deep expertise in mobile financial services and digital banking solutions. He has been instrumental in helping telecom operators, banks, and fintechs launch and scale secure financial services, from wallet platforms to cross-border payments. 

      In his current role, he drives strategic growth and industry partnerships, collaborating with Ericsson customers, regulators, and fintech stakeholders to shape the future of digital finance.

      Pavan holds an MBA from IMD, Switzerland, and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Mumbai University, India. 

      AI and machine learning Monetization XR/AR

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      Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 11:30 (CET)

      Location: Ericsson pavilion, Hall 2

      From telco to techco: expanding into digital financial services

      AI and machine learning Monetization XR/AR

      Moderator: Pavan Ramkishan Bachwal

      Host: Ericsson

      A deep dive into how integrating financial services, powered by network APIs and digital identity, enables communications service providers to evolve into digital financial service providers.

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      Speakers

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      Cecilia Atterwall
      Cecilia Atterwall
      Head of Marketing, Ericsson
      Cecilia Atterwall is Head of Group Marketing, and Cloud Software and Services Marketing and Communications....
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      Niklas Heuveldop.
      Niklas Heuveldop
      Chief Executive Officer, Vonage, and Head of Business Area Global Communications Platform, Ericsson
      Niklas Heuveldop is Chief Executive Officer of Vonage, Part of Ericsson, and Senior Vice President and...
      Differentiated connectivity 5G Standalone Network APIs
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      Jenny Lindqvist.
      Jenny Lindqvist
      Senior Vice President and Head of Business Area Cloud Software and Services, Ericsson
      Jenny Lindqvist leads Business Area Cloud Software and Services – a global operation with approximately...
      AI and machine learning Autonomous networks Intent-driven networks
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      Mischa Dohler.
      Mischa Dohler
      Vice-President, Emerging Technologies, Ericsson
      Mischa Dohler is VP Emerging Technologies at Ericsson Inc. in Silicon Valley, working on cutting-edge...
      AI and machine learning 5G Advanced Networks
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      Marie Hogan.
      Marie Hogan
      Head of 6G Portfolio Strategy, Operations and Technology Portfolio, Business Area Networks, Ericsson
      As the Head of 6G Portfolio Strategy at Ericsson's Business Area Networks, Marie is responsible for driving...
      AI and machine learning ISAC 6G
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      Mikko Karikytö.
      Mikko Karikytö
      Head of Product Security and Chief Product Security Officer, Ericsson
      Mikko Karikytö is the Chief Product Security Officer (CPSO) & Head of Product Security for Ericsson with...
      Security Resilient networks
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      Åsa Tamsons.
      Åsa Tamsons
      Senior Vice President and Head of Business Area Enterprise Wireless Solutions, Ericsson
      Åsa Tamsons is Senior Vice President and Head of Business Area Enterprise Wireless Solutions and member...
      AI and machine learning Digital transformation Network APIs
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      Freddie Södergren.
      Freddie Södergren
      Head of Mission-Critical Networks, Ericsson
      Freddie Södergren is Vice President and Global Head of Mission Critical Networks and Defense at Ericsson....
      Mission-critical communications Defense
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