Helen Macdonald is the ABC’s Head of Business Affairs where she leads the team responsible for negotiating television, digital and audio deals for commissioned and acquired content. Helen has been active in the media and entertainment industry for many years, holding senior roles within both public and commercial broadcasting. She has a passion for content and has worked on a wide range of productions, from experimental digital initiatives through to premium international co-productions, giving her extensive insights into the financing, production and distribution of content.