
Mikael Österby
Head of Factual SVT International
SVT
With a background in journalism and psychology his TV-career started with pre-testing and program development. After working as a producer, he became a schedular for a few years before entering the international TV-market in 2010. Working as a buyer, executive producer and commissioner he has been involved in many international co-pros over the years. He oversees all factual genres but current affairs. Parallel to his commissioning he has been involved in developing SVT’s online platform SVT PLAY.
SVT is the biggest broadcaster in Sweden and in many ways comparable to BBC and RAI but operating in a smaller country.