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Ingrid Carlberg to succeed Mats Malm as Swedish Academy permanent secretary
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Mats Malm is stepping down as permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy after seven years of stabilizing the institution post-2018 crises. His successor, journalist and author Ingrid Carlberg—the second woman in the role—will take over on June 1, 2026, following the announcement at the December 20 ceremonial assembly.
After seven years in the role, Mats Malm is stepping down as permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy, to be replaced by Ingrid Carlberg. The announcement came during the academy's ceremonial assembly on December 20, 2025. Carlberg will be the second woman in the position after Sara Danius.