News article: 22 April 2008

Kjell Morten Johnsen, Head of Telenor Russia, became the member of the Executive Board of the AEB

On Wednesday April 16, 2008 Kjell Morten Johnsen, Head of Telenor Russia, was elected to the Executive Board of the Association of the European Businesses in the Russian Federation (AEB).

We are pleased to announce that Kjell Morten Johnsen, Head of Telenor Russia, was elected to the Executive Board of the Association of the European Businesses. This year 9 members of the Board have been elected out of 14 nominated candidates.

The Association of European Businesses represents and promotes the interests of European companies conducting business in and with the Russian Federation. The AEB carries out activities to improve the Russian business and trade environment and to promote economic integration and partnership between the Russian Federation and the European Union. The AEB now unites over 600 companies.

Natalia Schneider, Telenor Russia` s Corporate Affairs Director, was also re-elected as Chairman of the AEB IT & Telecom Committee

Kjell Morten Johnsen