The Deputy CEO and CFO of Bredbandsbolaget has been nominated for the position as new CEO of Vodafone Sweden, as Telenor creates Nordic platform.
In line with its strategy to strengthen its position in the Nordic telecommunications market, Telenor acquired Vodafone Sweden in November 2005. The transaction is subject to approval from relevant competition authorities, and Johan Lindgren will take up his new position as CEO of Vodafone Sweden as soon as such approval is secured. Lindgren joins Vodafone from Bredbandsbolaget where he has served as Deputy CEO and CFO. Telenor acquired Bredbandsbolaget previously this year.

Following the acquisition of Vodafone Sweden, Telenor has established a complete Nordic platform, offering mobile, broadband, telephony and data communication services, as well as TV services and other content services to both the consumer and business markets.

”We are very pleased that Johan Lindgren has accepted the position as new the CEO of Vodafone Sweden....