The Ausfilm board has named Samantha Martin-Williams independent chair for a three-year term.
She takes over from Sam Mostyn, who has stepped back after five years to take on the role of Governor-General of Australia.
Martin-Williams’ experience includes stints as a fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia, and a professor of practice at the Newcastle Business School at the University of Newcastle Australia.
She also serves as board director at Fishburners, deputy chair of Newcastle Airport Ltd, and chair-elect of NGM Group Australia.
Ausfilm CEO Kate Marks said Ausfilm was thrilled with the appointment.
“Her breadth of experience brings a broad perspective to our membership and the screen sector, coming in at a time of opportunity with the 30 per cent Location Offset now in effect,” she said.
“The Ausfilm board and I look forward to harnessing Sam’s expertise as we navigate future challenges and opportunities facing the sector and our businesses.”
Martin-Williams was honoured to take on the role.
“Australia is a leading destination of choice for international screen content makes supporting screen industry growth across the country,” she said.
“Ausfilm’s thriving member-based model generates significant public benefit and impact; that means job creation, skills development, economic growth and national productivity.”
Marks also thanked former chair and current Governor-General of Australia Samantha Mostyn for her valuable tenure at Ausfilm.
“Appointed as Australia’s Governor-General in July, testament to her exceptional service to Australia, we are incredibly grateful for her invaluable leadership and contribution to Ausfilm during her tenure,” she said.