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89. Jurgen Arts︱From Court to CFO: Adaptability, AI & the Future of Telco Networks
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Want a front-row seat to how a global CFO blends tennis-honed grit with people-first leadership to rethink telecom’s future? In this episode, Klara Jagosova sits down with Jurgen Arts, Vice President & CFO for Market Area Europe & Latin America at Ericsson, who brings nearly three decades of experience leading M&A, finance transformation, and cross-regional teams.
We trace Jurgen’s path from an introverted Dutch tennis kid to a global leader known for transparency, curiosity, and balance — in business and in life. He shares how authenticity builds trust, how honesty early in a role prevents friction later, and how sports resilience fuels strategic decision-making.
We explore:
• How culture shapes leadership across regions
• M&A lessons from integrating Cradlepoint and Vonage
• The evolving role of AI as a practical co-pilot
• Building connected global teams and financial agility
• 5G network APIs and the shift to pay-per-use models
• Continuous learning, mentorship, and curiosity as long-term success drivers
🎾 Plus: Jurgen’s reflections on cooking, running, padel, golf, and inspiring his two sons to carry forward the family’s love for tennis.
Connect with Jurgen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jurgen-arts-ba808a3/
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Chapters
1. AI, Telecom, And Platform Vision (00:00:00)
2. Host Intro And Guest Background (00:01:43)
3. From Tennis Courts To Global Finance (00:05:41)
4. Grit, Independence, And Early Sport Lessons (00:12:05)
5. Switching Sports And Finding Balance (00:19:25)
6. Cooking, Family, And Life Abroad (00:23:44)
7. Career Start, SAP, And Joining Ericsson (00:27:14)
8. Career Growth Without A Master Plan (00:33:01)
9. Mentors, Challenge, And Honest Feedback (00:38:29)
10. Culture Eats Strategy: Working Across Countries (00:42:06)
11. Finance Beyond Numbers: Leading Indicators (00:51:20)
12. Transparency, Due Diligence, And Team Trust (00:58:10)
13. M&A Realities: Cradlepoint And Integration (01:04:09)
14. Change Management And Clear Choices (01:12:40)
15. Leadership Principles And Team Chemistry (01:16:10)
16. Spotting Talent And The Value Of Presence (01:22:02)
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