At the 38th European Asylum Support Office’s Management Board meeting, held on 18 March 2021, the new Chairperson, Mr. Mikael Ribbenvik, who is the Member of the Board from Sweden, was elected following the retirement of Dr. David Costello, who was the Chairperson of the Board since February 2019. 

Following his election, Mr. Ribbenvik took up his responsibilities with immediate effect. 

Mr. Ribbenvik has been the Swedish member of the EASO Management Board since 2013 and served as deputy Chairperson of the Board since 2019. 

He has over 20 years of experience in the field of asylum and migration and currently serves as Director-General of the Swedish Migration Agency.
 

It is my great pleasure that Mr Ribbenvik has been elected as the new Chair of EASO’s Management Board. Mr. Ribbenvik holds extensive, valuable experience, and a deep commitment to the EU’s asylum system. I look forward to working closely with him to continue strengthening EASO's mission.
said Ms Nina Gregori, EASO’s Executive Director in a recent tweet.

EASO staff would like to thank Dr. David Costello for his hard work as an EASO Management Board Member, Vice Chair/Chair. 

'It has been a particular pleasure to watch the Agency grow and I am impressed by the commitment and dedication of EASO staff'' said Dr. Costello at his last newsletter interview.

Looking forward to interview Mr Ribbenvik for the next issue of our Newsletter and get to know more about his aspirations!