Telenor Appoints New Heads for Asia and Nordics to Drive Growth and Operational Excellence

Telenor Appoints New Heads for Asia and Nordics to Drive Growth and Operational Excellence

(IN BRIEF) Telenor Group has appointed Jon Omund Revhaug as Head of Telenor Asia and Sigvart Voss Eriksen as Head of Telenor Nordics, both of whom bring extensive telecommunications expertise to their new roles. Revhaug, a Telenor veteran with significant experience in Asia, will focus on scaling operations in Thailand, Malaysia, and Bangladesh. Voss Eriksen, currently CEO of Omny, will lead Telenor Nordics, focusing on cybersecurity and operational excellence. These appointments are part of Telenor’s strategy to strengthen leadership in key markets. Additionally, Thomas Midteide has been named Chief Communications Officer, reporting directly to the CEO.

(PRESS RELEASE) FORNEBU, 13-Jan-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Telenor Group has appointed Jon Omund Revhaug as the new Head of Telenor Asia and Sigvart Voss Eriksen as Head of Telenor Nordics, effective no later than the end of April. Both executives bring a wealth of telecommunications expertise and a strong customer-focused leadership approach to their respective regions, with both having extensive experience within Telenor. These appointments are seen as key to advancing the company’s strategic goals in two of its most important markets.

Benedicte Schilbred Fasmer, President and CEO of Telenor Group, highlighted the executives’ proven ability to drive customer excellence and foster high-performing teams. “Sigvart and Jon Omund both possess exceptional skills in leading diverse teams across multiple markets, and their track records in building strong cultures and driving operational success make them ideal candidates to lead these crucial areas of our business,” she said.

Sigvart Voss Eriksen, who is currently CEO of Omny, a cybersecurity company jointly owned by Aker and Telenor, brings significant experience to his new role. With an extensive background in customer-facing transformations at various Telenor subsidiaries, he has also overseen the successful turnaround and sale of Tapad in the U.S. to Experian. Schilbred Fasmer emphasized his leadership in cybersecurity and scalable technology as critical to Telenor Nordics’ future. “Sigvart’s ability to drive operational excellence and competitiveness, especially in areas like cybersecurity, will be pivotal to maintaining our leadership in the Nordics,” she noted.

Eriksen expressed his enthusiasm about returning to Telenor, stating, “I’m thrilled to bring my experience in telecommunications and secure, scalable digital infrastructure back to Telenor. I look forward to continuing the work of delivering innovative and efficient services that drive growth.”

Meanwhile, Jon Omund Revhaug, a Telenor veteran with 24 years of experience, is set to return to Asia to lead operations in a region vital to the company’s growth. With over 15 years spent working across Asia, including as CEO of Telenor Myanmar and leading the merger integration between dtac and True in Thailand, Revhaug has developed a deep understanding of the region’s dynamics. “I am excited to lead our operations in Thailand, Malaysia, and Bangladesh, where we will focus on scaling up and building leading telecom operators,” he said.

Schilbred Fasmer added, “Jon Omund’s proven leadership in both the Nordic and Asian markets is invaluable to Telenor’s growth strategy. His ability to deliver results across diverse regions makes him the right leader to drive our Asian operations forward.”

Additionally, Telenor Group announced that Thomas Midteide has been appointed Chief Communications Officer, and will now report directly to CEO Benedicte Schilbred Fasmer.

CV Jon Omund Revhaug

2024-now Acting EVP & Head Telenor Nordics
2023-2024 Chief Operating Officer Telenor Nordics
2022-2023 Integration Program Manager, dtac & True Merger (Thailand)
2020-2022 CEO, Telenor Myanmar (Myanmar)
2017-2020 CEO, Telenor Procurement Company (Singapore)
2014-2017 SVP & Head, Global Sourcing, Telenor
2010-2014 VP & Head, Network Sourcing, Telenor
2008-2009 Senior Business Advisor, Global Procurement, Telenor
2007-2008 Deputy Head, Strategy, Operations, Telenor
2006-2007 Leader Business Development, Telenor
2000-2007 Program & Project Manager, Telenor
Master of Management. BI Norwegian Business School.
Cand Mag. Economy & Biology. UiT The Arctic University of Norway

CV Sigvart Voss Eriksen

2023-now CEO, Omny
2021-2023 Executive advisor and Board Member
2020-2021 Executive advisor Experian (USA)
2017-2020 CEO Tapad (USA)
2016-2017 Head of Advertising Tech, Telenor (USA)
2013-2016 CMO, dtac (Thailand)
2010-2013 CMO, Telenor Hungary (Hungary)
2009-2010 SVP & Board Member, Telenor Serbia and Montenegro
2009-2009 Circle CEO Uninor (India)
2008-2009 Chief Strategy Officer (Hungary)
2006-2008 CMO, Telenor Pakistan (Pakistan)
2005-2006 Head of Strategy, Telenor Pakistan (Pakistan)
2004-2005 VP Telenor Nordic Mobile
2001-2004 Advisor to the CEO, Telenor Mobile
2001-2001 Project Manager, VimpleCom (Russia)
Master of Science, Industrial Economics and Technology Management. NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology.

Media Contacts:

Chief Communications Officer: Thomas Midteide +47 96 23 20 17

Communications Director: David Fidjeland: +47 93 46 72 24

Investor relations:

SVP Capital Markets and Investor Relations: Frank Maaø +47 91 67 40 45

SOURCE: Telenor Group