Deanne is an experienced media and technology executive.  Deanne is currently Group Director, Corporate Development at AUSTAR where she has responsibility for Corporate and Product Strategy, Programming, Corporate Affairs, Growth Initiatives, and Legal Affairs, including as General Counsel and Company Secretary.  Deanne is on the Boards of Screen Australia, the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA), XYZnetworks Pty Ltd and is a member of the partnership committee of Premium Movie Partnership (Showtime).  Deanne is also a member of the Advisory Board of the Centre for Media and Communications Law at the University of Melbourne and a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD).