Summary
Mats Pettersson is a Principal Researcher at Ericsson who specializes in turning 5G and 6G technology into viable revenue streams through platform and ecosystem strategies. With over 25 years at Ericsson and a PhD in Business Model Innovation from Stockholm School of Economics, he blends deep technical understanding with rigorous commercial design to ensure innovations both create and capture value. He has led business model and commercialization efforts across global markets, from Asia-Pacific sales to strategic research and coaching at Ericsson Garage. Known for running strategic workshops and advising teams from researchers to operators, Mats often bridges academic insight and practical deployment—having spoken at institutions like Harvard and Cambridge. His work is notable for treating technology as only half the equation, pairing it with creative value-capture mechanisms that drive adoption. Outside of work he channels a photographer’s eye into following his son’s football matches, reflecting a curiosity for moments that reveal broader narratives.
11 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Business Administration, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Business Administration at Stockholm School of Economics
Business Model Innovation, Business Model Innovation at Cambridge Judge Business School
Ledarstudion
Global Telecommunications, Global Telecommunications at Thunderbird School of Global Management
B.Sc., Business administration, B.Sc., Business administration at Stockholm University
Disruptive Strategy with Clayton Christensen, Disruptive Strategy with Clayton Christensen at HBX | Harvard Business School
M.Sc., Systems Engineering, M.Sc., Systems Engineering at Kungliga tekniska högskolan / KTH Royal Institute of Technology