Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) has appointed Samih Elhage as its global chief financial officer (CFO).

Prior to his new appointment, Elhage was serving as chief operating officer (COO) with NSN. He has taken over as CFO from Marco Schroeter who has resigned from the company with immediate effect. With Elhage assuming the role of CFO, NSN would discontinue the role of COO.

Elhage will continue reporting to Rajeev Suri, chief executive officer, NSN. He joined the company in March 2012. Prior to joining NSN, he served as a senior advisor to a private equity and global management consulting firm. He has also held a number of leadership roles at Nortel.