The Nokia legal department resuffle

The appointment of Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo has caused major upheaval on Nokia’s legal department, because Nokia’s global general counsel, Ursula Ranin, is said to be Kallasvuo’s domestic partner. To avoid conflict of interest, Ranin is stepping down. Here’s the article.

The depart of Ursula Ranin will see Nokia starting a new position titled Chief Legal Officer and company is (obviously) on frantic lookout for an outstanding replacement. No need to shed tears for Ursula, with her references, she can get in to most companies. It is just a matter how she will choose.