Screen Australia content director Grainne Brunsdon will replace Michael Brealey as the agency’s chief operating officer next month.
The appointment comes two years after Mr Brunsdon joined Screen Australia from Screen NSW, where he had held the top job since 2019.
Previously, Ms Brunsdon was Director of Arts Investment, Engagement and Development at Create NSW, where she helped introduce the 50:50 by 2020 initiative to further increase gender equality in the screen industry and We sought to increase the representation of practitioners. Screenability New South Wales.
Her 25-year career also includes stints at the British Council, TAFE, UNSW and the Australian Design Centre.
Ms Brunsdon said she was excited to be joining Screen Australia’s new chapter.
“My passion for supporting Australia’s creative talent has played a key role in my career and I look forward to helping lead the agency through its next phase of growth,” she said. Ta.
Mr Brealey’s departure late last year after five years in the role was one of several staff changes at Screen Australia over the summer, with the station taking on new CEO Deirdre Brennan and head of documentary Richard Huddleston. At the same time, they were also looking for a new person in charge. Scripted.
Mr Brennan said Mr Brunsdon had proven to be an exceptional leader who was passionate about telling Australia’s story in all its forms.
“Mr. Grainne brings depth of experience to the role of chief operating officer,” she said.
“Her experience will help us realize Screen Australia’s vision and evolving strategic priorities, and I believe she will work with the team to make a significant overall contribution to the screen industry.”
Mr. Brunsdon will officially become COO on April 1st. As of now, there has been no announcement as to who will fill her post.
