TeliaSonera appoints new Head of Human Resources

TeliaSonera has appointed Karin Eliasson to new Head of Human Resources. Karin Eliasson has the same role today within the SCA group. She will join TeliaSonera on January 15, 2008.

“The Human Resources function has a key role in the development of TeliaSonera and Karin Eliasson has the necessary experience for this job from her previous positions”, says Lars Nyberg, President and CEO of TeliaSonera. “I am very happy we were able to convince her to join our company.”


Karin Eliasson’s previous experiences include working as HR Director for Stora Enso and as CEO for Novare, a company within the Investor Group.

Rune Nyberg will retire on January 14, 2008 after 5 years as Head of Human Resources for TeliaSonera.