United Group, the leading telecommunications and media provider in Southeastern Europe, announced the appointment of Dr. Kim Kyllesbech Larsen as Chief Technology and Information Officer (CTIO), effective November 1, 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.

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.

“Kim’s deep operational expertise and experience in executing complex technological strategies will be a great asset to United Group,” said Stan Miller, CEO of United Group. “His 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.”

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’s 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.

“I am excited to join United Group,” said Dr. Kim Kyllesbech Larsen. “I look forward to contributing to the company’s efforts to deliver innovative solutions and technologies that continue to meet the evolving needs of our customers.”

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).