Ausfilm CEO joins Netflix
Debra Richards to oversee production policy in the Asia Pacific region for Netflix.
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Ausfilm CEO Debra Richards has resigned after 8 years to pursue a new role at Netflix covering production policy in the Asia Pacific region.
Ausfilm Chair Sam Mostyn said, “Debra leaves an extraordinary legacy in transforming the organisation, advocating for and delivering key policy reforms that have benefited our members and the broader industry in attracting major production, VFX and post-production, developing and leading a highly skilled and well-respected team supporting Ausfilm’s membership and clients here and overseas, and nurturing invaluable relationships with government and industry across the spectrum.
“Debra is highly respected, a great leader and the consummate colleague. We will miss her and thank her for that legacy.”
Richards previously headed up subscription TV lobby ASTRA and spent over 13 years with ACMA.
Kate Marks, Ausfilm’s EVP of International Production in Los Angeles becomes Ausfilm’s interim CEO from 31st August.