TeliaSonera appoints new Head of Human Resources

Press Release
November 5, 2007


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.  




For further information journalists can contact:
Karin Moberg, Head of Group Communications, +46-(0)8-504 542 33 or
TeliaSonera's Press office, +46-(0)8-713 58 30

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TeliaSonera.

TeliaSonera is the leading telecommunications company in the Nordic and Baltic
region, with strong positions within mobile communications in Eurasia, Turkey
and Russia. At the end of 2006, TeliaSonera launched mobile services in Spain.
We provide reliable, innovative and easy-to-use services for transferring and
packaging voice, images, data, information, transactions and entertainment. In
2006, TeliaSonera's net sales amounted to SEK 91 billion, and at the end of
March 2007 the total number of customers exceeded 100 million in 15 countries.
The TeliaSonera share is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange and the Helsinki
Stock Exchange, and the company is included in the Dow Jones Sustainability
Index. Simplicity and service are important tools for us in creating profitable
growth and value for our customers and shareholders. Read more at
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