The Board of Directors would like to express its deep gratitude to Malinda for her contributions to CinefestOZ during her 15-year tenure. Under her leadership, Malinda has achieved tremendous growth and success, and she has been instrumental in driving the organisation’s strategy and vision.
Moving forward, the Board of Directors has initiated a search for a new CEO to continue the organisation’s trajectory of growth and success. The search process will commence immediately and the Board is committed to finding a leader with the experience, skills, and vision to take CinefestOZ to the next level.
CinefestOZ is well-positioned for continued growth and success, and the Board is confident in the organisation’s future. CinefestOZ will continue to execute on its strategic initiatives and deliver value to its stakeholders, including partners, staff, students and festival goers.
The Board of Directors would like to assure stakeholders that the CinefestOZ operations will continue as usual during this transition period, and the organisation will provide updates on the CEO search as appropriate.
Margaret Buswell, Chair of the Board, commented, “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to thank Malinda for her unwavering dedication and commitment to CinefestOZ. We wish her the best in her future endeavours. We are confident that the next CEO will build on the strong foundation of CinefestOZ and drive the organisation to new heights.”
About CinefestOZ
Set in the south-west of Western Australia, during the past 15 years, CinefestOZ has become the premier destination Film Festival for Australian features, documentaries and short films. Today, CinefestOZ is a thriving, not-for-profit and sustainable leader in the Australian screen industry committed to promoting remarkable screen content. CinefestOZ brings together artists, storytellers, and audiences to learn from each other and inspire, educate and support the development of the next generation of storytellers. With a talented team and a strong culture of excellence, CinefestOZ is poised for continued success and growth.
