VANESSA PIGRUM

BOARD DIRECTOR

Throughout her career, Vanessa has been compelled to work with organisations that strive to implement bold ideas and create positive impacts for society.

Vanessa is currently the Director – Culture and Engagement at MRB House. Prior to this Vanessa was CEO of Cranlana Centre for Ethical Leadership. She has over 25 years’ experience in the arts and culture sector, and in leadership development, where her focus and passion has long been in driving strategic transformation within organisations and teams. 

Vanessa’s leadership roles with organisations such as the Arts Centre Melbourne, the City of Darebin Creative Culture, the Melbourne Fringe Festival, and CHUNKY MOVE have seen her develop innovative programs and drive international commercial activity. Prior to Vanessa’s transition into organisational management roles, she studied (and dropped out of) Law and then trained as a performer and theatre-maker at the Victorian College of the Arts before forging a successful career as a freelance creative producer in the festivals sector. In 2018 Vanessa gained credentials as a mediator and executive coach.