Who we are

Georgina Russell

Georgina Russell, Director of Development - headshot

Director of Commercial and Development

Georgina is an executive manager who has happily combined her love of arts and culture with her day job over a career spanning 20 years in media, major events and the arts. She has held senior leadership roles across Melbourne’s cultural and government sectors over the past decade, and led business development, brand, marketing, digital and communications strategy for prestigious Victorian attractions and events including Melbourne Fringe, Melbourne Writers Festival, NGV and ACMI.

Georgina is also the co-owner of Collingwood wine bar, Smithward.