Telia Company announces changes to Group Executive Management
Telia Company announces the appointment of Bjørn Ivar Moen as Senior Vice President, Head of Telia Norway and member of the company’s Group Executive Management team, effective January 1, 2026 at the latest. Stein-Erik Vellan, currently Senior Vice President, Head of Telia Norway and member of the Group Executive Management team, has decided to take on an opportunity outside Telia. Stein-Erik Vellan will remain in his position until July 31, 2025 at the latest.
Bjørn Ivar Moen has a distinguished 25-year career in the telecommunication industry, primarily with Telenor. His most recent position was CEO of Telenor Sweden between 2021 and 2024, and he has held a wide range of additional leadership roles, including CEO of Telenor Broadcast and Canal Digital, acting CEO of Telenor Norway, and Chief Marketing Officer for Mobile/Consumer and Business at Telenor Norway. Additionally, he served as CEO of Allente, a joint venture between Telenor and Viaplay Group.
Patrik Hofbauer, Telia Company President and CEO: “I am very happy to welcome Bjørn Ivar to Telia and our Group Executive Management team. With his extensive experience in building successful operator businesses and high-performing teams, Bjørn Ivar has the skills to develop our market-leading position in Norway, where Telia recently became the first to deliver nationwide 5G coverage. I would like to thank Stein-Erik for his contributions to Telia, which have been instrumental in establishing us as a leader in Norway, and I wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”
Bjørn Ivar Moen will report to Patrik Hofbauer. An acting Head of Telia Norway will be appointed to lead the business following Stein-Erik Vellan’s departure and until Bjørn Ivar Moen joins Telia.
More information on Telia’s Group Executive Management team can be found here.
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