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Teneriffe, Queensland, Au

Au

Littlescribe is an online educational writing platform that connects students with published authors to transform schools’ literacy programs and bring purpose to writing. On a mission to ignite a passion for writing in the next generation of literary leaders, Littlescribe offers engaging toolkits, a Co-Author Program, the Mini Writing Festival, and other resources and initiatives. A believer in the value of storytelling, I support the founder in embedding good governance, strategic partnerships, and preparing GTM pitches as she and her team promote the program to schools and enterprises.

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Fishburners is a vibrant community that supports and educates founders and entrepreneurs to build successful ventures and share ideas about technology and innovation. I leverage my skills in messaging and strategic government relations to secure support for the innovators shaping our future. As a member of the Audit and Risk Committee, I bring a commercial lens, improved governance and longer-term strategic planning to ensure sector leadership, on the critical role of early stage innovators to create the skilled workforces of the future, is achieved. I also chair the HR & Nominations committee for the board covering CEO recruitment, advising on succession planning, and bringing a bigger focus on culture. Additionally, I support the organisation in securing ongoing support from partners and corporates and have oversight of new initiatives such as the Tech for Good Awards and the Google News Initiative.

Ultimo, Nsw, Au

The Advisory Board provides leadership, advice, and support for the UTS Business School's Executive MBA program and student cohort especially across society's biggest challenges in sustainable economic development - such as aging population, industry transformation, climate change, indigenous nation-building, disability, diversity, and inclusion.

Satellite Beach, Florida, Us

I undertake management consultancy services via my company Zinn & Co for a range of clients. I leverage my CEO experiences and skills in growth and transformation to upskill others during times of change and transition through McCarthy Mentoring and W Coaching Group. I also support peer-led diversity mentoring initiatives such as Mentor Walks.I have also undertaken guest lecturing on the topic of innovation, facilitated think-tanks for businesses, assessed government grants, and helped businessman James Kennedy launch a start-up production and media company Kentel & Kencom, assessing M&A and investment initiatives. Adept at balancing competing and conflicting priorities in complex matrix structures, I specialise in guiding businesses in acquiring new customers, achieving sustainable financial growth including new sources of funding, navigating challenging political or global environments, and managing restructures with a focus on cultural alignment and talent retention.With strong experiences in digitaIising products or services, I help avoid unnecessary risks, protect revenue, engage customers, and navigate ambiguity.

Sydney, Nsw, Au

RePlated is a certified B Corporation and winner of a 2022 Good Design Gold Award producing reusable, made-in-Australia takeaway food containers. A big believer in the company’s mission, I provide guidance around governance - balancing growth and risks while playing a key role in shaping capital-raising strategies.

Kingswood, New South Wales, Au

Appointed as the private sector nominee to the NSW State Archives and Records Authority (SARA) to bring independent perspectives to NSW State records policy and act as a responsive regulator of the State Records Act 1998. We direct our efforts on education and collaboration to ensure that key Government records are retained in perpetuity as part of the state archives.

Paddington, Nsw, Au

Documentary Australia is a not-for-profit that enables important stories to be told by giving independent filmmakers access to philanthropic funding. Through a long-serving board role, I chaired the fundraising, HR and digital committees. Leveraging my business acumen, and funding sources including government grants and digital trends, we delivered YoY revenue growth in the delivery of media services for social impact. The organisation’s governance and strategy matured in my time. A highlight was the creation of ‘impact areas’ – such as Indigenous, Women and Girls, Environmental Sustainability – to streamline fundraising, connect funders with projects, and improve strategic messaging. I also undertook the CEO performance review annually.

Macquarie Park, Nsw, Au

Bought in by the CEO as a Senior Consultant to provide guidance and structure to the media and content strategy. This included a review of content marketing processes and opportunities to minimise risk and explore ways to sweat assets, advising on product innovation, and cost efficiencies.

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Within the companies’ complex global matrix structures, I advocated for Australian audiences and negotiated the positioning of Australia as a global test market for content, digital and advertising services leadership. I navigated tough relationships and politics to drive growth and ensure that innovation and results could be delivered in spite of fiscal constraints. I prepared the business for the merger, including offshoring functions and teams, and managing transition planning ahead of the transfer to the new owners in Disney.

The Australian Subscription TV and Radio Association is the peak body representing the subscription media industry and an active participant in public policy debates impacting the media sector. I served two terms on the Awards, Industry, and Members Committees, overseeing think tank papers and exploring the repercussions of policies put forward by the government. I represented and debated views from the sector to advocate for an open and competitive market that encourages investment in innovation.

North Ryde, Sydney, Au

As Director of Video-on-Demand and Movies, I led a project to transform Foxtel’s two movie services, to ensure Foxtel could deliver a single movie destination more cost-effectively and with enriched rights for its customers. I shaped and executed the negotiation strategy with all content suppliers including six major Hollywood studios. It was a significant high-profile project that delivered over $50M YoY in savings.In the process, I secured enhanced on-demand and streaming rights two years ahead of Netflix’s arrival in Australia. I was then tasked to be Launch Director of Streaming Services, where I navigated big personalities to champion innovation and secured buy-in from all levels – from engineers to the CEO and board (including a pitch to Rupert Murdoch). Foxtel moved quickly to launch a streaming service ahead of Netflix.

North Ryde, Sydney, Au

Nickelodeon is an Australian pay television channel for children operated by Foxtel Networks and Paramount Networks UK and Australia (previously Viacom). Foxtel had a JV, so I represented the company’s interests on the board to vet decisions, reduce risks, promote innovation, and ensure Nickelodeon’s strategy aligned with Foxtel.

North Ryde, Sydney, Au

As Executive Head of Content Partnerships, I drove aggressive growth for Foxtel leveraging its size, technology, innovation, and content expertise. Under my stewardship, Foxtel went from 40 channels to over 100 and throughout I managed risks, governance and relationships.

North Ryde, Sydney, Au

XYZ Networks (now a part of Foxtel) was a consolidation of eleven subscription television channels in Australia jointly owned by Foxtel and Austar prior to their merger. I represented Foxtel’s shareholding, working with a strong board and executive team (that included Patrick Delany, John Porter, Deanne Weir and Nicole Sheffield) navigating competing priorities and agendas to assure high-value brands and content exclusive to the subscription TV sector.

North Ryde, Sydney, Au

As General Manager, I focused on improving and leveraging relationships with content suppliers. I shaped the strategy that positioned Foxtel as an industry voice, a part of the content community including repositioning the department from ‘External Channels’ to ‘Content Partnerships’. In this role, I leveraged data to improve and negotiate contracts and innovated the company’s offering by launching video-on-demand services and negotiated every step in the content/tech delivery chain enabling a step-change in customer benefits.

The Australian Subscription TV and Radio Association represents the subscription media industry to the government and policymakers. As a member of the Industry and Members Committees, I championed the interest of the subscription TV sector, advocating for members and regulatory reform. I also advised on strategies to ensure long-term sustainability.

Sydney, Nsw, Au

The Sydney Film Festival is now an internationally recognised competitive film festival. As Chair (2005-2007), Board member and active participant in the Finance and Marketing Committees I drove a transformation and growth agenda to engage new customers + revenues as traditional subscriber revenue sources were under threat. Working capital to fund innovation was tied up in fixed assets that we liquidated to fund business turnaround – including digitising operations, ticketing and marketing. to support a refreshed strategy. . We also developed the annual $60k international film prize strategy. I left the organisation with strong structures in place and incremental government revenues secured - the Sydney Film Festival has since gone on to achieve long-term financial viability and the prize continues to attract international judges and films, putting Sydney on the global arts map.

PAN TV was a channel provider to subscription television platforms offering art-house and foreign language films. The start-up was a public-private partnership founded by two billionaires and the government through SBS. Although small, it was a highly strategic initiative as one of Australia’s first 20 pay TV channels. I reported to a board of investors that included the owners or directors from ACE media, SBS, Australian Radio Network (ARN) and APN including Ken Parker Ryan Stokes and Carla Zampatti. I led demonstrable improvements to product quality enabling me to secure mainstream distribution on all major delivery platforms ensuring secure and sustainable revenue streams. I built a productive work culture, established HR policies and drove transformation strategies. I also developed business expansion plans both locally and internationally.

I led the TV marketing, programming, content acquisition and operations for the World Movies Channel. I ensured that the organisations operations met strategic goals and delivered strong returns.

Ultimo, Nsw, Au

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