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APRA AMCOS leadership

Our team of experts provide essential services to members and licensees. Meet the Senior Management team that makes this possible.

Meet our CEO

Dean Ormston

Dean Ormston

Chief Executive Officer

Dean has worked with APRA AMCOS for over 20 years across all key areas of the organisation. He has lead advocacy with Federal and State Governments for the recognition and support of creators’ rights and the potential of the local music industry as a key economic and cultural asset that drives exports and educational outcomes across the country.

Dean has coordinated and lead cross-sector advocacy relating to COVID-19, the economic contribution of the Australian music industry, the potential of tax-offsets in rebuilding a sustainable live music sector, and the moon-shot opportunity for Australia to become a net-exporter of music. Dean and APRA AMCOS are leading industry discussions in addressing gender equity, safety, diversity and inclusion in the Australian contemporary music industry.

Meet our Senior Staff

Richard Mallett - photo by Daniel Boud

Richard Mallett

Head of Music Licensing & Operations
Mihir Rughani

Mihir Rughani

Chief Digital & Data Officer
Tim Denny

Tim Denny

Chief Financial Officer
Jonathan Carter - photo Daniel Boud

Jonathan Carter

Chief Operating Officer and Company Secretary
Anthony Healey

Anthony Healey

Head of NZ Operations
Richard Davison

Richard Davison

Head of International Services
Kirti Jacobs

Kirti Jacobs

Head of People and Culture
Nicholas Pickard

Nicholas Pickard

Executive Director, Public Affairs and Government Relations
Kirsty Davison

Kirsty Davison

Executive Director, Marketing, Communications & Events
Karen Don

Karen Don

Head of Membership Division

Ant Horn - photo by Daniel Boud

Ant Horn

Director Media Licensing
Catherine Guiliano - photo Daniel Boud

Catherine Giuliano

Director OneMusic Australia
Chris O'Neill

Chris O'Neill

Director Membership and Stakeholder Engagement
Leah Flanagan stands in front of a red wall

Leah Flanagan

Director of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music Office (NATSIMO)
Hannah Karkkainen

Hannah Karkkainen

Director Member Services
Derek Cameron

Derek Cameron

Director, Royalty Distributions
Andrew Harris

Andrew Harris

Director International Licensing
Chris Johnson

Chris Johnson

Director Legal and Business Affairs
Blair Nixon

Blair Nixon

Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Greer Davies

Greer Davies

Director OneMusic NZ
Dame Hinewehi Mohi

Dame Hinewehi Mohi DNZM

Manukura Puoro Māori / Director of Māori Membership
Phil Akouri

Phil Akouri

Director, Business Operations
Jo Perjanik

Jo Perjanik

Director, Strategy & Business Intelligence / Program Director, Chorus
Russ Tainton

Russ Tainton

Director Product Development Membership Systems
Alana Wood

Alana Wood

Director Product Development Membership Services
Mike Hall

Mike Hall

Director Member Services NZ
Oliver Khouri

Oliver Khouri

Director Media Licensing NZ
Adam Townsend in blue jacket, white shirt, standing in front of a leafy green background.

Adam Townsend

Director Writer Services

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