The broadcasts' ability to entertain and unite people through Europe and the rest of the world is unique and something that must never be taken for granted, "Österdahl said in a press release.

- I feel honored to have the opportunity to work for the competition's continued development and popularity in the future, he continues.

46-year-old Martin Österdahl has worked as a producer and program director at SVT. He has been executive producer for Eurovision when the competition was organized in Sweden in 2013 and 2016.

He is also a writer and debuted in 2016 with the thrill novel Don't Ask for Grace.