Anette Novakis out at theSwedish Film Institute.

The Institute announced today that Novak will leave her role as CEO with a statement on their website.

The reason for Novaks departure was not disclosed.

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Anette NovakSandra Birgersdotter/Swedish Film Institute.

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

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

Novak also worked as the Swedish Governments appointed investigator for the Media review.

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She also served as CEO at RISE Interactive Institute, a Swedish state-owned IT and research Institute.

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Novak succeeded Anna Serner, who left the post in 2021.

The Institutes executive board will appoint Novaks replacement.