Novy assumes the role of Director at IFM
Cologne Institute Director to Step Down in May 2025
Leonard Novy, Director of the Cologne Institute for Media and Communications Policy (IfM), has announced his resignation effective from May 2025. Novy, a journalist and political scientist, has led the institute since 2019, alongside the late founder and CEO Lutz Hachmeister.
During their joint leadership, the institute has set significant impulses for media policy reform and has been instrumental in setting important trends for the field. The institute has been a key player in events such as the Cologne Futures, the Transatlantic Media Forum in New York, and the Roman Brodmann Colloquium for documentary film.
Novy's departure marks a significant change for the institute. He will continue to remain engaged with the topics of media policy, press freedom, and democracy promotion, but will intensify his international consulting work from his bases in Berlin and Vienna.
The institute's director position will remain vacant until a new director is appointed. At this time, there is no publicly available information regarding who will succeed Novy. For up-to-date confirmation, checking the official Cologne Institute for Media and Communications Policy website or contacting them directly may provide an authoritative answer.
Under Novy and Hachmeister's leadership, the institute has been behind high-profile events and has played a crucial role in shaping media policy reform. As Novy moves on to new challenges, the institute will continue to carry forward its mission of promoting media and communications policy for a better and more democratic world.
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[1] The institute's focus on media policy could potentially see a shift in its strategic approach following the departure of Leonard Novy, especially in the domain of business and finance, given his influence in these areas.
[2] In the realm of technology, it remains to be seen how the forthcoming leadership change at the Cologne Institute will impact the institute's engagement in key events such as the Cologne Futures and the Transatlantic Media Forum, known for their emphasis on exploring technological trends in media.
