GlobalConnect Group appoints Lasse Pilgaard as new Group CEO
He succeeds Martin Lippert on 1 September 2026. Pilgaard previously served as CFO and helped shape the strategy towards 2030.
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Digital infrastructure and connectivity provider
globalconnectgroup.com- Headquarters
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Company type
- Private company
- Number of employees
- 1,900–5,000
- Industry
- Wireless Telecommunications Services
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Latest news about GlobalConnect Group
In short: GlobalConnect Group reported strong 2025 results and transitioned its CEO while divesting B2C units.
Company announcements
GlobalConnect Group sells its B2C business in Germany
NordConnect, a municipal telecom, will operate the FTTH network previously serving residential customers. Transfer planned for H2 2026.
GlobalConnect welcomes approval of Norwegian B2C divestment
The Norwegian Competition Authority approved the acquisition, subject to remedies. GlobalConnect retains its B2B and carrier operations in Norway.
GlobalConnect appoints Soile Hammargård as CEO of Finland
She will lead the Finnish consumer organization and expand digital infrastructure.
Media coverage
Telenor receives approval to acquire GlobalConnect’s consumer business in Norway
The Norwegian Competition Authority has approved Telenor's acquisition of GlobalConnect's Norwegian fibre business for residential customers. The transaction is valued at NOK 6 billion and...
GlobalConnect CEO Martin Lippert to step down in September
According to the Nordic fiber group, the CEO transition comes after Lippert requested to step down from his role after 13 years in the role...
Telenor acquisition of GlobalConnect may be blocked
The Norwegian Competition Authority is not happy with the market dynamics resulting from Telenor acquiring a relatively small consumer fibre provider.
GlobalConnect completes wavelength network expansion in northern Nordic region - Telecompaper
GlobalConnect has announced the completion of its wavelength network expansion in the northern Nordic region, boosting regional capacity and adding geographically diverse routes between major...
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