Our Team

About SQ

Jacqui Feeney

Chief Executive Officer

Jacqui Feeney commenced as Screen Queensland CEO in late July 2023. Previously she held senior management roles at leading national and global media and entertainment companies including Fox Networks Group, National Geographic, Foxtel, SBS World Movies where she led major commissions and growth initiatives. 

Jacqui is experienced in innovation, strategic partnerships, balancing commercial and creative imperatives for large enterprises. Through her business Zinn & Co, she’s been an advisor, executive coach, and consultant to business founders across start-ups and the independent production sector — with a strong focus on supporting the next generation of innovation champions. 

Jacqui has held a range of board responsibilities — including directorships with start-up incubator Fishburners, Foxtel joint-ventures Nickelodeon and XYZ, the ASTRA industry association, plus NFPs Documentary Australia and the Sydney Film Festival where she was the chair.

She strongly believes in fostering great storytelling as a powerful force for positive change in society.

Jacqui holds a Bachelor of Arts from Macquarie University, a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from UTS and a GAICD from Company Directors.

Julie Eckersley

Executive Director, Screen Content

Julie Eckersley is an award-winning producer and screen executive known for her bold leadership and creative innovation in Australia’s screen industry. As Head of Scripted at SBS, she delivered a slate of groundbreaking, award-winning series including Safe Home, While the Men are Away, Erotic Stories, Swift Street and Four Years Later. Julie’s credits include globally celebrated series like Glitch (Netflix Original) and The Family Law, which redefined cultural narratives and she most recently was EP on Stake Out—a horror feature film directed by the China Bros.

A recipient of the prestigious Commissioner of the Year award, and industry advisor, Julie is recognised for her ability to marry strategic vision with creative excellence. Whether developing multi-million-dollar productions or reshaping industry standards, she combines business acumen with fearless innovation to engage audiences and inspire creatives and empower transformative storytellers. In 2024, Julie co-authored the Freestyle Manifesto—a guide to a healthy eco-system for the Australian screen industry in the digital age.

Julie is the co-host of industry podcast We Interrupt this Broadcast and runs the Expanding Media consultancy. She is currently doing her PhD on leadership, focusing on how to create empowering workplaces.

Ken Crouch

Executive Director, Industry and Audience Engagement

Ken Crouch is a senior executive with over two decades of experience across Australia’s screen, digital games and creative industries. He has experience in strategic leadership, sector development and delivering programs that build capability and strengthen career pathways for practitioners nationwide.

Before joining Screen Queensland, Ken was Head of Industry Development at Screen Australia, where he oversaw national initiatives that supported skills growth and sustainable creative businesses. Prior to that as CEO of Screenworks, he led the organisation through a period of significant expansion—delivering more than 280 development programs to over 14,000 regional creatives and driving substantial revenue growth. Earlier in his career, Ken contributed to the planning and delivery of the City of Sydney’s New Year’s Eve celebrations, coordinating complex multi‑agency operations for one of Australia’s largest public events.

Ken brings to Screen Queensland extensive experience in building partnerships, supporting talent development and delivering practical, impactful initiatives for creative communities. His career has been shaped by a commitment to strengthening industry capability and ensuring practitioners have the tools and support needed to thrive.

Office of the CEO

Catherine Kristensen Executive Assistant, CEO and Board
Adam Waldock Manager, Strategy and Programs

Screen Content

CONTENT

Tanya Ellen Head of Content
Danielle Ah Boo Head of First Nations
Phil Enchelmaier Content Director
Ian Lynch Content Director
Jesse McCart Program Manager, Online Content
Danielle Fox Coordinator, Content

GAMES

Jed Dawson Head of Games
Tomas Donovan Program Manager, Games
Sean Druitt Senior Coordinator, Games

PRODUCTION ATTRACTION

Naomi Wenck Head of Production Attraction
Brendan O'Sullivan Location Services Manager
Courtney Moore Program Manager, Production Attraction
Ally Ryan Coordinator, Production Attraction

Industry and Audience Engagement

INDUSTRY AND AUDIENCE PARTNERSHIPS

Rowena Billard Head of Industry and Audience Partnerships
Melanie Jefcoate Events Producer
Shannon Howat Senior Coordinator, Industry and Audience Partnerships
Catherine Leckenby Coordinator, Industry and Audience Partnerships

STUDIOS AND INDUSTRY PATHWAYS

Mark Melrose Head of Studios and Industry Pathways
Riannon Del Favero Studio Manager, Cairns
Jonathan Proby Studios Operations Coordinator, Brisbane
Leah McBride Studio and Events Assistant, Cairns
Colin Harris Maintenance Coordinator, Brisbane

Corporate Services

Dee Mundell Executive Director, Corporate Services/CFO
Claire Su Project Officer, Systems Improvement

FINANCE

John Hatzakis Head of Finance
Barbara Stevens Corporate Services Manager

LEGAL

Andrea Coyle Head of Legal
Mitchel Brady Legal Counsel
Caitlyn Burgess Legal Assistant

PEOPLE AND CULTURE

Rebecca Capper Head of People and Culture
Alexandra Armstrong People and Culture Manager

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

Amanda Lawson Head of Marketing and Communications
Carrie Barber Marketing and Communications Manager
Katelyn Eiby Marketing and Communications Coordinator