Nokia appoints Louison head of Nokia North America

HELSINKI, March 7 (Reuters) - The world's top mobile phone maker, Nokia (NOK1V.HE), has appointed Mark Louison as the president of its North American arm Nokia Inc. as of April 1.

Louison will also head Nokia's devices business in the area as of July 1, Nokia said in a statement on Wednesday.

He is currently the head of Nokia's network business in North America, Nokia said.

Tim Eckersley, the current head of Nokia's device sales in North America, will leave his current position at the end of June, and his future plans will be announced at a later date, Nokia said.