The case is being updated. Ivar Køhn has been drama director at NRK since 2013. He is now moving on to a position as CEO of Rubicon TV, which is owned by Banijay Nordic.
– I have had eight great years with a skilled and committed gang in NRK’s drama department that has built up a brilliant portfolio of profiled series. I feel very lucky to have been part of a very strong growth period, with a broadcaster with a conscious and innovative relationship to both drama and publishing. The time is now felt for a change of editor, both for NRK, the industry and myself, says Køhn in a press release.
Rubicon TV is behind drama series such as «Beforeigners», «Lilyhammer» and «Jordbrukerne», the latter on behalf of NRK and Køhn. The company has previously also produced reality series such as «Ex on the Beach» and «Luksusfellen», but in 2020 the owners chose to purely focus on drama .
– There are great opportunities for Norwegian drama in the time to come, and to be part of Developing this through Rubicon TV will be challenging and super fun. The company is behind high-profile series such as Lilyhammer, Beforeigners and The Farmers and is part of the worldwide community of producers in Banijay. I will do something I have not done before, based on something I have done for quite some time, he continues.
Ivar Køhn has previously headed the development and production department at the Norwegian Film Institute for six years and held positions in the Norwegian Film Fund and Maipo Film.
Last autumn, Håkon Briseid presented as the new CEO of Rubicon TV, but according to the press release he should have had time to say yes to another position before joining the job.
The creative leaders of Rubicon TV, Anne Bjørnstad and Eilif Skodvin , is glad that Ivar Køhn has accepted the job.
– Ivar has been a central figure in the boom of Norwegian television drama in recent years. He is internationally recognized for his exceptional instincts when it comes to investing in original ideas that strike both at home and abroad. Coupled with his industry knowledge and experience, this gives Rubicon a fantastic starting point for further development. We look forward to creating new, exciting stories together with Ivar, they say.
Vibeke Furst Haugen , director of the Marienlyst division, says to NRK.no that she wants to thank Ivar Køhn for her efforts.
– Ivar has done a brilliant job as head of the drama department for eight years. Under his leadership, NRK Drama has developed into a supplier of world-class series. Ivar has made major and important changes, and ensured that NRK has constantly managed to deliver on the audience’s expectations. I am impressed with what he has achieved and very grateful for the effort. We will miss Ivar, and wish good luck in Rubicon TV.
Køhn will start in his new position on 1 May and continue as head of NRK’s drama department. until further. Petter Wallace joins as acting editor with immediate effect.
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