Furberg has spent 14 years at Telenor, working in a number of senior positions, including CFO of Thailand’s second-largest mobile operator, DTAC – in which Telenor is a major shareholder.
“I am thrilled with the opportunity to lead Telenor Myanmar at this very exciting time in the country’s emerging telecommunications industry,” Furberg said on his appointment.
Previously, Furberg held senior posts within the Norwegian parliament and the ministry of finance.