Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group) has announced that Jakob Mejlhede is stepping down as CEO of NENT Studios UK.
Andersen was appointed as CEO of NENT Studios UK in October 2019 and was previously EVP and Chief Content Officer for NENT Group’s Viaplay streaming service and prior to that EVP and Group Head of Programming and Content Development.
Anders Jensen, NENT Group President and CEO said: “Jakob Mejlhede has made an outstanding contribution to building Viaplay as the leading Nordic streaming service. Viaplay’s unique combination of Nordic storytelling, Hollywood films and series, sports and kids content sets us significantly apart from competition, and Jakob has been instrumental in the success of this strategy.”
Anderson added that he had “enjoyed every second” of his time at NENT. “We have built something truly special in Viaplay and I feel very proud of what we have achieved together. Now I have decided to take a new step forward in my career and I am excited about what lies ahead.”
A new CEO will be appointed in due course.
