Annabelle Herd

Annabelle Herd has been CEO of ARIA and PPCA since February 2021, bringing extensive media and government experience to Australia's music industry.

PPCA is non-profit copyright collecting society that provides blanket licences for the use of recorded music in Australia. Revenue generated from licensing is distributed to registered record labels and artists so they can continue to make music for us all to enjoy.

ARIA is a national industry association representing major and independent record producers, manufacturers and distributors. ARIA advocates for the Australian music industry, runs the prestigious ARIA Awards, compiles the ARIA Charts, administers the labeling code of practice, provides a ‘blanket’ non-exclusive licensing function for copyright users and compiles industry information and research.

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.