TeliaSonera has formed a new group-level management team and operating model following an external review of how it conducted business in Uzbekistan.

The new management team, which will consist of 12 members and combines both new appointees with outside experience as well as insiders, includes the immediate appointment of a new president of business area Eurasia, Erik Hallberg. He replaces Veysel Aral.

The new team will start on 1 April 2014, with two vacancies to fill in the meantime.

TeliaSonera last month fired four senior executives following a review of the company’s investments in Uzbekistan criticised how it obtained a 3G licence in 2007. Bribery allegations were a focus of the review.

Earlier in the year, CEO Lars Nyberg resigned over the same issue.

In addition to a new management team, the company is also adopting a new operating model which promises improved local accountability.

“With clearer governance the group’s strategy, including sustainability and compliance, will be enhanced,” the company said.

The aim of the new model, which also comes into effect on 1 April, 2014, is to improve service for customers while giving greater accountability for performance.

The country structure will be broken down into three geographic areas: Europe, Eurasia and Sweden.