Banijay Nordic tapped Georgie Mathew as Chief Executive Officer at Filmlance

Banijay Nordic confirmed Georgie Mathew is returning from Netflix Nordic to take up the role of Chief Executive Officer at Filmlance. Joining the business in January 2026, he brings standout scripted expertise and extensive knowledge of the streamer market, having most recently played a pivotal role in commissioning and delivering originals at the leading global content platform. The leadership transition follows the decision by Hanne Palmquist to step down from her role as CEO to concentrate on better life balance, having successfully led Filmlance through a period of creative and international growth. She will remain in post until the end of the year to manage a smooth transition, and Mathew will take up his position in January 2026.

At Netflix Nordics, Mathew was instrumental in shaping the region’s original series slate, curating a portfolio that includes Swedish titles, comedy drama "Barracuda Queens" and Nordic noir "Deliver Me;" Norwegian disaster mini-series "La Palma;" and Danish hypnotic supernatural-thriller "Copenhagen Cowboy." Prior to Netflix, he held senior positions at Banijay Nordic’s YellowBird, contributing to a line-up of acclaimed Swedish dramas like "Snow Angels" and "Bäckström."

Georgie Mathew said: “Filmlance has a long tradition of powerful Nordic storytelling, and I’m thrilled to be part of continuing that legacy. I’ve always valued the creative process and the relationships that shape great drama. During my years commissioning at Netflix, I had the privilege of working with some of the best creatives across the region and saw firsthand how vital it is for stories to remain authentic and rooted in their local culture. I’m looking forward to building on these learnings with the team at Filmlance and Banijay, and to bringing to life stories that connect deeply and powerfully with audiences.”

Jacob Houlind, CEO of Banijay Nordic, added: “Georgie brings unrivalled experience in the premium scripted space, extensive client relationships spanning the likes of SVT and TV4, and an intricate understanding of the streamer environment, making him a powerful asset for the business. With him at the helm, Filmlance is well-equipped to keep delivering ambitious titles to the world, building on the achievements of Hanne. I extend my heartfelt thanks to her for the creative influence and hard work that has inspired the business we see today – a driving force in the region’s drama landscape."

Filmlance is one of Sweden’s most respected production companies, known for high-quality, emotionally rich storytelling and strong creative partnerships. Its latest title, "Fallen," is a gripping drama showcasing long-standing talent relationships. Its broader slate includes long-running successes like "Beck" and "The Sandhamn Murders," and genre-defining titles "Bron/ The Bridge" and "Ronja the Robbers Daughter." With recent moves into comedy with "Popular Problems," the company continues to evolve whilst maintaining its reputation in the premium crime space with titles like "My Brother."