Rene Summer is Director of Government and Industry Relations at Ericsson Group working on developing positive long- term industry policies in the ICT sector, shaping Ericsson’s policy thought leadership, fostering trust and constructive long-term relationships with key policy makers and stake-holders. Rene is responsible for driving Ericsson’s global policy issues in the following areas; Cyber-Security, Privacy, and Digital Trade Policy. In the context of cyber security public policy, Rene is Ericsson’s global point of contact concerning policy topics regarding 5G security and supply chain integrity.

Rene has a broad international policy experience, engaging with policy makers across many jurisdictions and he is also active in several trade associations. Rene holds an MSc degree from Reading University UK in International Business and Finance with expertise in Business Strategy and Economic Policy. Part-time studies in International Relations, Comparative Politics, Foreign Policy Analysis, International Political Economy, Economic History and Cold War history.