Forsk announces that Friedrich Richter, who joined Forsk as Group Managing Director in July 2026, will become its new CEO in January 2027.
Friedrich will succeed Benoit Guy, who has served as Forsk’s CEO since 2010 and who will transition to a non-executive position on the company’s Board of Directors.
As the leader in RAN planning and optimisation software, Forsk is committed to supporting the wireless industry’s evolution towards RAN automation and 6G through relentless innovation and close partnerships with its customers.
Friedrich brings a unique combination of RAN engineering expertise and a proven track record of leading successful automation software organisations, making him ideally positioned to lead Forsk through its next phase of growth and innovation. His appointment reflects Forsk’s ambition to strengthen its leadership in RAN planning and optimisation while accelerating the development of automation and AI-driven solutions for mobile network operators worldwide.
About Forsk
Forsk is the undisputed leader in the RAN planning and optimisation software market, with more than 150 mobile network operators (MNOs), including 8 of the world’s 10 largest wireless operators, relying on Forsk products and solutions. As the industry advances towards 6G and autonomous networks, Forsk provides operators with a comprehensive portfolio of RAN planning and optimisation software, ranging from interactive planning with Atoll to automated, AI-powered planning and optimisation through Naos, Forsk’s automation platform. Forsk is also a leading provider in the Private Mobile Network (PMN) market through Atoll and Atoll One.
