The Ausfilm Board has announced the reappointment of business leader, gender equity advocate, and sustainability adviser, Sam Mostyn A.O., as its independent Chair for a three-year term commencing May 2022.
As a non-executive director and sustainability adviser, Mostyn has a long history of governance roles across business, sport, the arts, policy, women’s affairs, and the not-for-profit sectors. Her corporate roles have encompassed culture change, human resources, corporate and government affairs, community engagement and corporate sustainability.
Mostyn currently Chairs Alberts Group Services, Foundation for Young Australians, and The Climate Council and sits on the Boards of Mirvac, the GO Foundation, and the Centre for Policy Development.
Ausfilm’s CEO, Kate Marks said “For the last three years Sam has been an outstanding leader for the organisation, the Ausfilm Board and a strong advocate for our screen services membership who underpin Australia’s ability to attract international productions.
“Her intellect, strategic vision, advice and authenticity has been integral to Ausfilm and its membership as this sector of the screen industry experiences rapid growth and exponential innovation, as a result of the Australian Government’s continued support of its national Screen Production Incentive Scheme.”
Mostyn said “It is a privilege to serve as Chair of Ausfilm and I am delighted to be appointed for another term. The strategic importance of Ausfilm as Australia’s principal screen association advocating for Australian screen businesses working on international productions, has never been more important.
“As Australia continues to strengthen its position globally as one of the top destinations for international film and TV, resulting in record levels of international investment into the Australian economy, Ausfilm in partnership with the Australian Government, and state and territory governments, has a unique opportunity to support and grow career and business opportunities for future generations across Australia’s creative sector”.
Sam Mostyn A.O. was originally appointed as Chair to the Ausfilm Board in May 2019. Ausfilm’s Deputy Chair is Emma Drummond, group head of legal & business affairs at Animal Logic in Sydney.