Telenor's New Leadership: Driving Growth and Innovation in Asia and the Nordics

Telenor Group has appointed Jon Omund Revhaug as Head of Telenor Asia and Sigvart Voss Eriksen as Head of Telenor Nordics, effective no later than the end of April. These strategic appointments bring exceptional telecommunications expertise and deep customer-centric leadership to Telenor's most significant markets, as stated by President and CEO Benedicte Schilbred Fasmer. Let's delve into the potential impact of these appointments and the new structure on Telenor's growth and competitiveness.

Strengthened leadership and expertise in Asia

Jon Omund Revhaug, with his 24 years of experience at Telenor and over 15 years in Asia, brings extensive knowledge of the region's telco landscape. His proven leadership across diverse markets positions him perfectly to drive value in Telenor's Asian operations. Revhaug's experience in leading Telenor Myanmar and the dtac and True merger integration in Thailand will be invaluable in executing Telenor's strategy of scale and building leading telco operators in Thailand, Malaysia, and Bangladesh.

Enhanced focus on cybersecurity and operational excellence in the Nordics

Sigvart Voss Eriksen's leadership in cybersecurity and scalable technologies will be critical to Telenor Nordics' customers. His experience leading customer-facing transformations across Telenor subsidiaries and successfully turning around and selling Tapad to Experian demonstrates his ability to drive operational excellence and cost efficiencies. Under Eriksen's leadership, Telenor Nordics will continue its transformation and operational excellence initiatives, enhancing market competitiveness and delivering cost efficiencies.

New structure and units: Telenor Infrastructure and Adjacent Business

Telenor's new structure and units, Telenor Infrastructure and Adjacent Business, are expected to contribute to the company's growth and competitiveness. By gathering and refining the value of Telenor's infrastructure in the Nordics, the Infrastructure unit will help optimize assets and improve operational efficiency. The Adjacent Business unit will focus on developing adjacent services within existing and potential new independent entities, as well as with others outside Telenor, helping the company diversify its revenue streams and reduce its dependence on traditional telecommunication services.



In conclusion, Telenor's new leadership appointments and strategic initiatives are poised to drive growth and innovation in Asia and the Nordics. With Revhaug and Eriksen at the helm, Telenor's Asian and Nordic operations are well-positioned to execute on their respective strategies, leveraging the expertise and experience of these seasoned executives. The new structure and units, Telenor Infrastructure and Adjacent Business, will further enhance Telenor's competitiveness by optimizing infrastructure and exploring new opportunities in adjacent businesses. As Telenor continues to evolve and adapt to the changing market landscape, these strategic moves will be crucial in maintaining its competitive edge and delivering value to shareholders.