Archive · 17 Nov 2025
BBC Studios Nordic Production Announces New Leadership
BBC Studios Nordic Production has appointed new leaders in Denmark and Norway.
Jens Villebro and Mirja Minjares will be the new Managing Directors, while Hans Lukas will lead development in Norway.
Caroline Svartdahl has been promoted to Head of Scripted.
The company is also looking for a Programme Director to work with Villebro.
Jens Villebro appointed Managing Director in Denmark
Mirja Minjares promoted to Managing Director in Norway
Hans Lukas hired as Head of Development in Norway
Caroline Svartdahl promoted to Head of Scripted
BBC Studios searching for a Programme Director
- Who
- Jens Villebro, Mirja Minjares, Hans Lukas, Caroline Svartdahl
- What
- Appointed new leadership roles in BBC Studios Nordic Production
- When
- Effective December 1, 2023 (except Hans Lukas starting January 1, 2024)
- Where
- Denmark and Norway
- Why
- To lead and grow the local production businesses
Internal Promotion
External Hire
Managing Director in Norway
Internal Promotion
Mirja Minjares (promoted from Head of Entertainment)
External Hire
N/A
Head of Development in Norway
Internal Promotion
N/A
External Hire
Hans Lukas (external hire)
- Previous Managing Director in Denmark
- Daniel Svarts
- Previous Managing Director in Norway
- Benedikte Minos
- New Managing Director in Denmark
- Jens Villebro
- New Managing Director in Norway
- Mirja Minjares
- New Head of Development in Norway
- Hans Lukas
- New Head of Scripted
- Caroline Svartdahl