United Group, the leading telecommunications and media provider in Southeastern Europe, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kim Kyllesbech Larsen as Chief Technology and Information Officer (CTIO), effective 1 November 2025. Dr. Larsen, an accomplished telecom and techno-economic strategist with over 25 years of international leadership experience, brings a wealth of expertise in designing, building, and operating telecom networks worldwide.<\/p>\n
Dr. Larsen has held senior leadership roles at Deutsche Telekom, T-Mobile, and Ooredoo Group, where he led large-scale technology transformations, 5G deployments, and innovative network strategies. He served as CTIO for both T-Mobile Netherlands and Magyar Telekom, leading major infrastructure initiatives, including IT cloudification, network modernization, and the creation of T-Infra BV (now part of Cellnex Netherlands) as Managing Director. Dr. Larsen was also a key member of the leadership team that managed the sale of T-Mobile Netherlands to private equity in 2022.<\/p>\n
\u201cKim\u2019s deep operational expertise and experience in executing complex technological strategies will be a great asset to United Group,\u201d said Stan Miller, CEO of United Group. \u201cHis proven track record in telecom technology and his leadership in driving large-scale transformations will strengthen our capabilities and support the continued success of the company.\u201d<\/p>\n
At Deutsche Telekom, Kim held senior VP roles in Technology Economics, Architecture, and Innovation, advising on network strategy, M&A, and investment optimization across Europe and the USA. At Ooredoo, he was instrumental in launching Ooredoo Myanmar\u2019s nationwide broadband network and shaping strategies for 5G and network sharing. As founder of TechNEconomY and Operating Partner at Macquarie Asset Management, Kim advises on telecom infrastructure investments, focusing on fiber, towers, and next-gen 5G\/6G technologies. He also serves on the boards of Tusass A\/S (Greenland) and Fiberhost (Poland), focusing on operational excellence and safeguarding critical infrastructure.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am excited to join United Group,\u201d said Dr. Kim Kyllesbech Larsen. \u201cI look forward to contributing to the company\u2019s efforts to deliver innovative solutions and technologies that continue to meet the evolving needs of our customers.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dr. Larsen holds a Ph.D. in Physics and an M.Sc. in Physics and Mathematics from Aarhus University (Denmark). He has completed more than 50 executive programs in finance, data science, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation at leading institutions, including INSEAD (France), University of Colorado Boulder (USA), and Oxford University (UK).<\/p>\n
United Group is further strengthening its position as a leader in telecommunications and media services across Southeastern Europe, delivering cutting-edge technologies and high-quality services to millions of customers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
United Group, the leading telecommunications and media provider in Southeastern Europe, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kim Kyllesbech Larsen as Chief Technology and Information Officer (CTIO), effective 1 November 2025. Dr. Larsen, an accomplished telecom and techno-economic strategist with over 25 years of international leadership experience, brings a wealth of expertise in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1447,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n