Annabelle Herd has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) and Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA).
Effective February 1, Herd will be responsible for the leadership and strategic direction of both Australian music industry organizations in a joint role, reporting to the Boards of both ARIA and PPCA.
Herd’s appointment follows the news that former ARIA and PPCA CEO Dan Rosen has been hired as the new President of Warner Music Australasia, effective February 1.
Herd joins ARIA and PPCA following a 16-year career at Network 10 where she most recently held the role of Chief Operating Officer.
There, she was responsible for leading the network’s broadcast operations; group strategy; corporate and internal communications; interstate markets; policy, regulatory, compliance and government affairs; and lobbying and stakeholder relations.
Prior to Network 10, Herd spent a number of years working in senior roles in Canberra with Government, which culminated in four years as Senior Advisor (Broadcasting and Copyright) and Acting Chief of Staff for then Minister for Communications and the Arts, Senator the Hon. Richard Alston AO.
Her other Canberra-based roles included Government Lawyer within the intellectual property branch of the Attorney-General’s Department and Executive Officer of the Australian Digital Alliance and Australian Libraries Copyright Committee from 1996.
Elsewhere, longstanding executive Lynne Small has been elevated to the role of Chief Operating Officer of ARIA and PPCA, reporting to Annabelle Herd.
Small joined the organization in 1996 and most recently held the role of General Manager.
She is responsible for the ARIA and PPCA financial, operational, risk and governance requirements. She is also Company Secretary of ARIA, PPCA and Music Rights Australia.
“I am delighted to be taking on this role serving and supporting our amazing Australian music industry at a time when the inspiration, connection and joy that our artists and musicians give us is more important than ever.”
Annabelle Herd
Annabelle Herd said: “I am delighted to be taking on this role serving and supporting our amazing Australian music industry at a time when the inspiration, connection and joy that our artists and musicians give us is more important than ever.
“The last year has been challenging for our artists and members, so I look forward to representing and advancing the interests of those who make our industry so special given the pivotal time that we are in.”
“We know that she will help take ARIA forward into a new era and achieve so much for the artists and industry.”
Denis Handlin AO, ARIA
Denis Handlin AO, Chairman of ARIA, added: “On behalf of the ARIA Board, we are delighted that Annabelle has joined the organisation and we look forward to the wonderful value and experience that she brings to the role.
“With her unique quality background, skills, and leadership, as well as her tremendous passion for Australian music, we know that she will help take ARIA forward into a new era and achieve so much for the artists and industry.
“I would also like to congratulate Lynne Small on her well-deserved new role, and we all recognise how integral Lynne is to ARIA and PPCA.”
“Annabelle will bring an incredible new focus to our organisation representing artists and labels across the industry.”
George Ash, PPCA
George Ash, Chairman of PPCA, said: “On behalf of the board of PPCA we are excited to have Annabelle join the organisation in her new role as CEO. Annabelle will bring an incredible new focus to our organisation representing artists and labels across the industry.
“She brings immense skills and experience from the entertainment industry and a true love of artists and music.
“We look forward a new future at PPCA where Annabelle’s innovation and energy will bring a new outlook to the organisation and our artist community.”Music Business Worldwide
