Head of Sports, SVT
Åsa Edlund Jönsson has worked with television and digital platforms for over 25 years and is currently working with public service television SVT (Swedish Television).
She holds the position as head of sports at SVT, an award-winning sports department prized for its work with gender-equal sports coverage as well as for their storytelling.
Åsa Edlund Jönsson has a long history in sports and news. She was the first woman in the world to be a commentator on national television for men’s ice hockey. She has also worked as an anchor, reporter, project manager and head of development for a variety of companies, including Canal+.
Edlund Jönsson is the first woman to hold the position as head of sports at SVT.