Benny Marcel
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Benny has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in international work focused on aid and human rights, starting in 1985 with a posting in the Middle East. He served as European Director for Save the Children from 1992 to 1999.
Since 1999, Benny has held senior positions in the arts and culture sector, including Deputy Director General and Head of Department at the Swedish Arts Council (2002–2015), and Director of the Nordic Culture Fund in Copenhagen (2015–2023).
Today, Benny is Chair of the Swedish Arts Grants Committee and the Gannevik Foundation, Chair of Dansalliansen AB and Vice Chair of Folkoperan. He has been a board member of the Swedish Postcode Lottery Foundation since September 2024.
