Ragnar Kårhus, CEO of Telenor Broadcast Holding and Canal Digital. Photo: Telenor Group

[Via Satellite 06-24-2014] Telenor Group selected Ragnar Kårhus as the new CEO of Telenor Broadcast Holding and Canal Digital, replacing Patrik Hofbauer, who was recently appointed CEO of Telenor Sweden. The decision becomes effective Aug. 1, 2014.

Kårhus’ experience includes positions as CEO of Telenor Norway and SVP in Telenor’s group industrial development. He joined the company in 2000 and held the position of CFO of several Telenor companies before transitioning to CEO of the Norwegian subsidiary.

“I am confident that [Kårhus] and the entire broadcast organization will further strengthen Telenor’s position as the leading provider of TV and broadcast services to enterprises and households in the Nordic region,” said Richard Aa, chairman of Telenor Broadcast and Canal Digital.