Mark Ashbridge

Mark Ashbridge has extensive experience in the media and entertainment industry. Mark is currently the CEO of VA Media, a global digital media company specializing in video monetization and social video strategy. Mark has been in this role since October 2017.

In addition, Mark serves as a Vidcon Advisory Board Member since April 2018, where they provide their expertise in the field.

Prior to their current position, Mark worked as the General Manager of The Left Bank and Group Online Manager at RedHill Education Group from November 2013 to September 2017. Mark was responsible for managing the digital strategy and online operations for the group.

Mark was also a Judge of the 22nd AMY Awards, celebrating digital brilliance, organized by AIMIA - The Digital Industry Association of Australia, in October to December 2015.

Before joining RedHill Education Group, Mark served as the Head of Digital at Murdoch Books from May 2011 to December 2013. In this role, they were responsible for the digital strategy implementation, focusing on revenue growth and digital product innovation.

From August 2005 to 2011, Mark worked as the Vice President of Marketing and Promotions at Warner Music Australia. During their tenure, they introduced new digital marketing initiatives that greatly assisted the company's artists in growing their reach through digital platforms.

Prior to Warner Music Australia, Mark served as the CEO of Festival Mushroom Records, NZ, from 2000 to 2005. Mark was responsible for all operations in New Zealand, including strategy, P&L, A&R, marketing, sales, and distribution. Before becoming CEO, Mark was the General Manager of Mushroom Records from 1997 to 2000, where they achieved significant success with artists such as Moby, Garbage, Britney Spears, Jimmy Barnes, and Paul Kelly.

Mark's early career includes working as the Marketing Manager at Festival Records NZ from 1994 to 1997.

Overall, Mark Ashbridge has a diverse range of experience in various leadership roles within the entertainment industry, specifically in digital media, marketing, and general management.

Mark Ashbridge earned a Graduate Diploma from MGSM Sydney in 2013. Prior to that, they completed their University Entrance at Kings College, although the specific years are not provided.