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Layercake, the company behind the intelligent media workflow platform Streamcake, has announced the appointment of Jon Marquard as Director and Chairperson. The appointment marks a significant milestone as Layercake strengthens its governance and positions itself for its next phase of global expansion. Jon Marquard is one of the media industry’s...

Jands, one of Australia's leading distributors of professional audio, video and lighting technology, has announced the appointment of Geoff Smith as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 September 2026. The appointment was confirmed by the Jands Board and announced by Chairman and Founder Paul Mulholland. Geoff brings 24 years with Jands...

HOYTS recently announced the appointment of Stephanie Mills to the newly created role of Managing Director, effective immediately. Stephanie brings more than 20 years of experience in the Australian cinema and entertainment industry, having built an exceptional career spanning marketing, content, commercial strategy and corporate leadership. HOYTS Group President and CEO...

Quantcast, the AI-powered advertising platform that helps brands and agencies turn audiences into customers and intent into measurable growth, has announced accomplished sales leader Tom Weaving as its new Managing Director for Southeast Asia. Weaving will be responsible for driving revenue growth across Southeast Asia, with a focus on Singapore,...

Southern Cross Media Group (SCA) has announced the appointment of Natalie Harvey to the newly created role of Chief Revenue Officer, effective from September. The creation of the Chief Revenue Officer role aligns with a newly streamlined operating model designed to accelerate growth opportunities across the business and support SCA’s...

Screenworks, the industry body supporting screen industry professionals across regional Australia, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Rose as its new Chief Executive Officer, commencing 1 July 2026. Lisa Rose joins Screenworks bringing extensive experience in organisational leadership, strategic planning and stakeholder engagement across the screen and cultural...

Southern Cross Media Group has announced the appointment of Chris Jones to the newly created role of Director of Sport – TV, Audio and Streaming. Effective immediately, this company-wide position will lead sports strategy across the group. In this new position, Jones will oversee the strategic direction of Seven and...

The Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) has announced the appointment of Darren Chau as Director, Production & Facilities. The Director, Production & Facilities leads, directs and oversees the production activities of the School and ensures that its building facilities, equipment and physical infrastructure are fit for purpose, aligned...

MediaWorks has announced the appointment of Neil Welch as Head of rova Platform, strengthening the company's commitment to accelerating the growth and evolution of New Zealand's leading audio streaming platform. Neil joins MediaWorks with extensive international experience spanning content, product, platform strategy and audience growth, having held leadership positions at...

Aleph has announced the appointment of Arshan Saha as its new Regional Managing Director for Asia Pacific. The appointment reinforces Aleph’s commitment to APAC, one of the world's most dynamic and fast-evolving digital regions, and its focus on connecting global platforms with local advertisers at scale. Saha joins Aleph from...

ABC Managing Director Hugh Marks has announced the appointment of Simon Robinson as Director of News & Current Affairs. Simon is currently Executive Editor of Reuters, based in London. As the deputy at one of the world’s largest and most influential news organisations, Simon helps lead a global newsroom of...

Southern Cross Media Group Limited (SCA) has announced the appointment of Angus Ross to the new role of Managing Director, Television and Streaming. He will officially start on 1 July. Ross will report to SCA Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Rohan Lund, and will be responsible for all television...

Brompton Technology has announced the appointment of Jude Lam as Regional Sales Manager for Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, further strengthening its APAC sales team and reinforcing its long-term commitment to the region. Lam joins Brompton with strong industry experience spanning international LED sales, virtual production and customer engagement...

Fastly has announced the appointment of Bruce Bennie as Area Vice President, Sales for Australia and New Zealand. Based in Sydney, Bennie will be responsible for overseeing Fastly’s business across the region with a focus on driving growth, deepening customer and partner relationships, fostering innovation and advancing Fastly’s ongoing expansion. Bennie...

The Australia New Zealand Screen Association (ANZSA) has announced the appointment of Andrew Fischer as Senior Director, Advocacy and Public Policy, commencing 6 May 2026. Andrew will report to Paul Muller, Chief Executive Officer, ANZSA. Andrew joins ANZSA with more than 15 years’ experience in public policy, advocacy and government...

The ABC Chair, Kim Williams AM, has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Communications, the Honourable Anika Wells, of the appointment of a new Deputy Chair, Dr Lisa Caffery (Qld), who replaces former Deputy Chair Peter Tonagh, and another Director, Mr Damien Miller (Vic), who takes up a...

Sky NZ says it has been developing the next phase of its strategy through to FY31, and as a result has shared changes to its Executive leadership team, effective 01 June 2026, in order to advance this work. Kym Niblock will step into a new project role as Chief Transformation...

Australia's Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Jane Palfreyman as Managing Director of SBS for a five-year term, effective 12 May 2026. Ms Palfreyman has served as Acting Managing Director since 28 August 2025, and her appointment by the Board follows a rigorous and...

Fujifilm Business Innovation Australia has announced the appointment of Yoshinori Nagata as Managing Director and Head of Oceania Sales Operations, effective 1 April 2026. Mr Nagata succeeds Yasuyuki Matsumoto, who will transition to a global leadership role in Tokyo within the Fujifilm Business Innovation Group to focus on expanding the...

IBC has announced the appointment of Tim Banham as its first Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), a newly created role that reflects the organisation’s continued focus on delivering long-term value and strengthening engagement across the global media, entertainment and technology community. Banham brings to IBC extensive experience in international B2B events...