Annabelle Herd has been CEO of ARIA and PPCA since February 2021, bringing extensive media and government experience to Australia's music industry.
She spent 16 years at Network 10, most recently as Chief Operating Officer overseeing operations, strategy, and government affairs. Her background includes senior political roles with former Minister for Communications and the Arts, Senator the Hon. Richard Alston AO. Annabelle has held board positions including AFTRS Council membership from 2018-2023, and roles with Save the Children Australia, Freeview Australia, and Free TV Australia. A participant in McKinsey's Remarkable Women Program, she holds law and arts degrees from Australian National University.
