Phil commenced his career in retailing, as a buyer for David Jones in South Australia. With his understanding of consumer trends and demand he moved into entertainment content distribution, at Electronic Arts, where he progressed from senior sales and marketing roles to the position of General Manager and Director.

Phil’s depth of experience and understanding in content sales and distribution took him to Magna Pacific in 2001. Phil has held the position of CEO since 2004. Phil holds a Masters of Business Administration and brings to destra over two decades of sales and marketing experience.

Michael has a Bachelor Of Business and is a member of The National Institute Of Accountants and a Fellow Of The Taxation Institute Of Australia. Michael has twenty years' experience in the record and entertainment industries. He spent thirteen years at BMG Australia, holding several senior positions which included Business Affairs Manager and Group Financial Controller. He was the Chief Financial and Operating Officer for Festival Mushroom Records for seven years until he successfully assisted News Limited to sell FMR to Warner Music. He has extensive experience in change and strategic management. Michael has been in his current role since May 2006.

Having commenced his career in audit and systems at KPMG, Michael has 20 years senior finance experience in fast growing private and public companies.  This experience has ranged from being Finance Director for The Wesley Hospital (Queensland’s largest private hospital network) to most recently being head of Global Financial Reporting for Flight Centre Ltd. 

He holds a Bachelor of Finance and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.  In addition he has completed two graduate diplomas – Securities & Investment and Applied Corporate Governance.  Michael commenced his career as CFO of Magna Pacific in 2003.

Anne is well known in the media, advertising and entertainment industries in Australia and has over 30 years' experience at all levels. Energetic, flexible and forthright, she enjoys the confidence of many senior business leaders and a wide network of loyal clients and suppliers.

Anne spent several years working for the Ten Network in sales and then started her own company, Post Analysis Pty Ltd. After 10 years, she became a director and shareholder of the Media Sales Network for 12 years, then left to found her own magazine, Victorian Lifestyle, sold and now a part of the Fairfax folio. Anne joined Visual Entertainment Group where she has remained for the past three years as General Manager, while also in charge of sales and marketing.

Mark has been involved in the entertainment industry for over 17 years. Initially employed at Payless Entertainment as National Sales Manager nine years ago, Mark was elevated to the position of CEO in 2004. The past nine years have seen Payless grow from an annual turnover of $7m per year to approximately $17m per year.  

With over 15 years in the industry, Josh Houbert has been instrumental in the growth of Rajon and, recently, MRA Audio. He previously held the position of Strategic Director at EMI Music, while also working in Strategic Marketing and Sales for SonyBMG.