Megan joined Ai-Media in May 2020 after four years as Head of IT for Seven West Media. She has degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of Newcastle. Megan has more than 20 years’ experience in IT, starting as a developer, moving through project management into general IT leadership. She has worked primarily in the media, engineering and mining industries. Specifically within media, this included working as a Program Director for BCC Adsystems, after working for GroupM, initially based in Australia as the IT Business and Development Manager and then spending three years as the APAC Applications Director based in Singapore.

Deanne is passionate about community engagement and the power of storytelling to help influence social change. Deanne was a long-term Board member and Deputy Chair at Screen Australia and in 2017 was appointed Chair of the Sydney Film Festival. Deanne is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. 

In addition to her role as Board Chair, Deanne is a member of RNC (Remuneration and Nomination Committee).