Telia (TELIA) Status Update summary
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Status Update summary
14 Oct, 2026Leadership transition
Johan Dennelind appointed President and CEO, effective September 1, 2013; available to join from July 1.
Per-Arne Blomquist remains acting CEO until September 1, then returns as Executive Vice President and CFO.
Dennelind most recently served as CEO of Vodacom International and brings almost 20 years of telecom industry experience.
Board rationale
Search priorities included strong leadership, international corporate development in emerging markets, and broad telecom industry knowledge.
Board Chair Marie Ehrling cited Dennelind’s experience leading organizations through significant change in international environments.
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