Lena Philipson named new editor-in-chief and publisher of Sydsvenskan

Philipson is currently editor-in-chief of Skånska Dagbladet and has previously served on Sydsvenskan's editorial board.

Sydsvenskan has every opportunity to continue to pave the way for strong local journalism in Sweden. I am grateful for the trust and very excited, says Lena Philipson in a press release.

Jonas Kanje will in turn take office as the new Public Media Ombudsman (MO), starting on September 26.