Vanessa Arden-Wood

Vanessa Arden-Wood is an experienced leader in the digital and entertainment sectors, currently serving as the Head of Social and Digital at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation since May 2024. Previously, Vanessa held the role of Manager Social Media at ABC and has worked as an Executive Producer on the feature film Home Kills. Vanessa's volunteer work includes managing video strategy for Neurodiversity in Business, a UK charity. As a co-founder of The Cave Creative, Vanessa oversees video production across various formats. Additionally, Vanessa has held senior positions at Paramount Australia & New Zealand and Network Ten, focusing on digital content strategies. Vanessa's career also includes judging roles at the AMY Awards and significant operational leadership at Illumina Digital and The Machine Room Ltd. Vanessa holds a BA in Communications from the University of Newcastle.