Telecom Veteran Morten Karlsen Sørby Appointed Interim Head of Telia Norway

Telecom Veteran Morten Karlsen Sørby Appointed Interim Head of Telia Norway

(IN BRIEF) Telia Norway has named Morten Karlsen Sørby as its acting Head, effective March 17, to manage Norwegian operations until Bjørn Ivar Moen takes over in January 2026. Sørby, with over 26 years in telecommunications and a significant tenure at Telenor, is expected to quickly connect with colleagues and customers while driving the company’s competitive edge. Telia Company CEO Patrik Hofbauer expressed strong confidence in his leadership during this interim period, which follows Stein-Erik Vellan’s departure for new opportunities.

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 7-Mar-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Morten Karlsen Sørby has been appointed acting Head of Telia Norway, with his new role beginning on March 17. He will oversee the company’s operations in Norway until Bjørn Ivar Moen assumes the position as Head of Telia Norway on January 1, 2026, as previously planned. With over 26 years of experience in the telecommunications sector, both domestically and internationally, Sørby brings a wealth of expertise to his new role. His background includes a notable 15-year tenure on Telenor Group’s Corporate Executive Committee, where he held significant leadership positions in regions such as Asia and the Nordic countries before leaving the company in 2019.

Telia Company President and CEO, Patrik Hofbauer, highlighted Sørby’s extensive international management experience as a critical asset for the company. Hofbauer expressed confidence that Sørby’s leadership will further enhance Telia’s competitiveness in the Norwegian market, benefiting all of its customers. Reflecting on the appointment, Sørby shared his enthusiasm about the opportunity, emphasizing that his primary goal is to familiarize himself with both his colleagues and customers as swiftly as possible. He is eager to guide the business through a period focused on seizing growth opportunities and navigating the evolving landscape of the telecommunications industry.

In his acting capacity, Sørby will report directly to Patrik Hofbauer, ensuring a seamless connection between the leadership team and the ongoing strategic initiatives within the company. This appointment comes as Stein-Erik Vellan, the former Head of Telia Norway, departs to pursue new opportunities outside of the organization. The transition highlights Telia’s commitment to maintaining strong leadership during this interim period and underscores the company’s dedication to delivering exceptional service to its Norwegian clientele.

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