Catherine Waldby

HEAD OF BUSINESS & STRATEGY

Catherine Waldby is an experienced executive and strategic advisor with expertise spanning business strategy, governance, risk management, commercial growth and large-scale transformation across international markets.

Her career includes senior leadership and advisory roles with organisations including ASX, Westpac, Barclays, Citi and Credit Suisse, as well as board and advisory positions across technology, fintech, renewable energy and emerging growth businesses.

At Main Course Films, Catherine works at the intersection of creativity and commerce, helping transform ambitious ideas into sustainable projects, partnerships and businesses. She provides strategic guidance across commercial planning, financing, governance, business development, stakeholder engagement and long-term growth strategy.

With extensive experience navigating complex regulatory environments, evaluating investment opportunities and delivering major transformation initiatives, Catherine brings a disciplined commercial perspective to the creative industries. Her expertise helps ensure that innovative projects are supported by robust business frameworks, practical execution strategies and clear pathways to long-term success.

Catherine’s focus is on helping Main Course Films identify opportunities, manage complexity and build sustainable foundations for growth across film, television, immersive media and emerging technologies.