Deanne Weir

Deanne Weir is a prominent figure in the media, technology, and investment sectors with a focus on supporting women-led initiatives and social impact. She is a board member at Verve Super, a superannuation fund dedicated to female members.5 Her key roles and accomplishments include:

Professional Background

• Former media lawyer and executive1
• Held senior executive roles at Telstra, Austar, and Foxtel1
• Chair of Seer Data & Analytics, a civic technology start-up17
• Former Chair of ASX-listed Ai-Media Technologies Ltd (ASX) for 14 years until February 20241

Investment and Entrepreneurship

• Founder of WeirAnderson.com, a private company investing in businesses and screen projects since 20123
• Investor in Verve Super, contributing to its $2.6 million capital raise in 20212
• Focus on investing in women-led businesses and impact investing3

Board Positions and Advisory Roles

• Board member at Verve Super57
• Former Deputy Chair of Screen Australia until 20161
• Former Chair of Sydney Film Festival until 20231
• Chair of For Film's Sake, an advocacy organization for women in film production1
• Chair of Grata Fund since 2018, supporting important litigation in human rights, climate change, and democracy1
• Trustee of The Asia Foundation1

Philanthropy and Social Impact

• Leads The WeirAnderson Foundation1
• Former Chair of Foundation-supported organizations Global Sisters and Australians Investing In Women1
• Passionate about storytelling, change-making, and gender equality1

Deanne Weir's LinkedIn username is deanneweir.46