Nokia announced the appointment of Pallavi Mahajan and Konstanty Owczarek to join Group Leadership Team.
Nokia formed two new organizations — Technology and AI Organization led by Pallavi Mahajan and Corporate Development Organization led by Konstanty Owczarek — to sharpen its focus on artificial intelligence, technology innovation, and strategic growth. The new structure will take effect on 1 October 2025.
As part of the changes, Nishant Batra, Nokia’s Chief Strategy and Technology Officer, will step down from the Group Leadership Team on 30 September 2025. Hotard thanked Nishant Batra for his pivotal role in transforming Nokia Bell Labs, advancing 6G leadership, and driving the company’s innovation strategy.
President and CEO Justin Hotard, who joined the telecom equipment maker from Intel, said the move positions Nokia to capitalize on the global AI supercycle by strengthening its core technology, security, and AI capabilities while deepening partnerships.
“Having a dedicated Technology and AI organization will be an important asset for us and our customers. The new Corporate Development organization will accelerate our strategy evolution and execution,” Justin Hotard explained.
Technology and AI Organization
This division will bring together Nokia Bell Labs, Technology and AI Leadership, and Group Security. It will be led by Pallavi Mahajan, formerly Corporate Vice President and General Manager of Data Center and AI Software at Intel. Pallavi Mahajan brings extensive experience across networks, software, and AI, with leadership roles at Intel, HPE, and Juniper Networks, where she drove innovation in cloud, edge, and self-driving networks.
Pallavi Mahajan
Born: 1977
Nationality: Indian Citizen
Education:
Advanced Leadership Program, Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Master of Science, Software Systems, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
Bachelors of Technology, Computer Science, National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra
Experience:
2024–2025 Corporate Vice President & GM, Data Center and AI Group, Intel
2022–2024 Corporate Vice President & GM, Network and Edge Group, Intel
2021–2022 Vice President, Solutions Engineering & Customer Experience, High Performance Compute, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
2020–2021 Vice President, Head of Software Engineering for Compute, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
2016–2019 Vice President Engineering, Juniper Networks
2003–2016 Several senior positions, Juniper Networks
2001–2003 Technical Lead, BayPackets
1998–2001 Research Engineer, Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT)
Corporate Development Organization
Headed by Konstanty Owczarek, this unit will oversee Corporate Development, Strategic Partnerships, Mergers and Acquisitions, incubation activities, and NGP Capital. Konstanty Owczarek has a strong background in corporate development, investment banking, and AI strategy from his executive roles at HPE and AIG.
Konstanty Owczarek
Born: 1979
Nationality: US and Polish Citizen
Education:
Master of Finance and Banking, University of Lodz; Copenhagen Business School
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Emory University
Experience:
2024–2025 Managing Partner and Founder, KJO Advisors LLC
2022–2024 Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Operating Officer, HPC, AI and Labs, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
2020–2022 Global Head of Strategy and Innovation, President of New Markets, AIG Life, American International Group, Inc.
2018–2020 Head of M&A and Strategy, AIG Life & Retirement, American International Group, Inc.
2015–2017 Managing Director, AIG Corporate Development, American International Group
2009–2015 Co-Founder, Strategic Risk Capital Advisors
2004–2009 Associate and Vice President, Integrated Finance Ltd. (IFL) / Marakon Associates
2003–2004 Analyst, Technology, Media and Telecom Group, Bear Stearns & Co.
