TheSwedish Film Institutehas appointed former Sveriges Television exec Anna Croneman as its new CEO.

She will take up her post in mid-April 2024.

Croneman originally trained as a producer at the Swedish Institute of Dramatic Art.

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At Sveriges Television, Croneman served as Head of Drama.

She held the role since 2017.

Some of her commissioning credits at the broadcaster includeCaliphate, Thin Blue Line,andBlackwater.

Anette Novak

Before that, she was with Avanti Film, a production company that she co-founded.

She also previously served as Vice Chair of the SFI board and the Swedish Film&TV-Producers Association.

Croneman replaces Anette Novak, who was stood down last September after just under a year in post.

The reason for Novaks departure was not disclosed.

Speculation in local media suggested Novaks departure was without warning and instructed by the Institutes board.

Asa Sjoberg has been the interim CEO since Novaks departure.

The board considers that there is a need for new leadership.