Tom Grater International Film ReporterHBO Europe has hired Christian Wikander as Commissioning Editor and VP Original Programming at the company’s Scandinavian arm, HBO Nordic.
Starting in September, he will be responsible for all Nordic development and production for HBO Europe. Based in Stockholm, he will report to Antony Root, EVP Original Programming and Production.Wikander is moving from his role as MD at Twelve Town, the London-based producer.
He was previously Head of Drama at Swedish public service broadcaster SVT, where he commissioned and served as EP on shows including The Bridge.Antony Root said: “I am absolutely delighted that Christian has agreed to join us in this senior role.
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