Mikael Fellenius, former CEO at the Göteborg International Film Festival will take over from Tomas Eskilsson at the end of 2016.

Fellenius has been Film Väst’s vice-president since 2015, responsible notably for the company’s external relations. He was Head of the Göteborg Film Festival between 2011-2015 and earlier held other key responsibilities such as CFO of Göteborg’s Opera. Magnus Berntsson, Chairman of the Board at Film Väst said: “Mikael Fellenius has extensive leadership experience as the CEO of some of Västra Götaland's most important cultural institutions. He also combines valuable experience as a manager in marketing and economics, which strengthens our organisation for the challenges that our film region is facing”. Eskilsson announced earlier this month that he was stepping down as CEO after 25 years at the head of the leading Swedish regional film fund. After January 1st 2017, he will remain at Film Väst as Strategic Director.