Janet Barnes is the Chief Executive Officer of JMC Academy, bringing extensive leadership experience and a passion for championing creative arts and education.

With an executive career spanning diverse industries, Janet has successfully led large-scale operations, driven customer-centric initiatives, and delivered strategic growth and transformation within highly regulated sectors.

She holds an Executive MBA from the University of Western Australia (UWA), is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management Western Australia (AIM WA), and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). Janet has also contributed her expertise to the boards of AIM WA, West Australian Opera, and the Perth Public Art Foundation, reflecting her commitment to fostering arts, culture, and leadership.

As CEO, Janet is dedicated to expanding JMC Academy’s reach and reputation for excellence while empowering the next generation of creative professionals to achieve their full potential.

Dr. Tim Weir has held numerous academic leadership roles in Higher Education providers and universities in Australia and the USA across a 20 year career in education and leadership.

Tim has enjoyed a long and varied career as a professional musician, having performed with artists as varied as KC and the Sunshine band, Michael Brecker, Aretha Franklin, Celia Cruz, Michael Bolton and Frank Sinatra Jr.

His academic work focuses on the intersection of creativity and business, as well as in leadership, compliance, and governance in tertiary education. Dr. Weir has presented and published in Australia, Canada, the United States, and in the UK.

Dr. Weir is a member of The Recording Academy (voting member), The Latin Recording Academy (voting member), a fellow of the International Education Association of Australia, a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and an honorary member of Pi Kappa Lambda, the National Music Honor Society (USA).

A transformative leader with extensive experience in operational excellence, people & culture, and technology, Diana has held senior leadership roles at GURNER Group, Opteon Property Group, and Telstra. She also brings strong governance and board experience, having advised organisations like the University of Melbourne, Good Talent Media, and RESULTS International.

Beyond her strategic mindset, Diana deeply believes in the power of creative industries and education, a passion that resonates with our mission to nurture the next generation of creative leaders.

Chaminda Ranasinghe is a highly respected leader in higher education and a passionate advocate for student success. With significant experience shaping exceptional student experiences, most recently as Chief Experience Officer at RMIT University, he brings a wealth of expertise in delivering impactful, student-centred outcomes. Chaminda’s 30-year career spans global roles across marketing, digital, product and technology in leading organisations such as ANZ, EnergyAustralia, Ford Motor Company, Aviva, and Zurich. 

He has also served on a number of Boards including as Non-Executive Director at RMIT Online and member of the Adobe Customer Advisory Board and the IDP Strategic Advisory Board, and is a strong advocate for accessibility and inclusion. Chaminda holds qualifications from Monash University, Federation University, and MIT Sloan, and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

As CCO, Chaminda oversees Marketing, Student Recruitment & Admissions (both Domestic and International), Student Experience & Retention, Product Lifecycle Management, Alumni, Industry and Strategic Partnerships and supports our Digital Transformation, Data, Analytics & Insights capability.

Chaminda's appointment marks an exciting new chapter for JMC, as we evolve our approach to creative education—one that’s truly future-ready, meets learners where they are, and prepares them for where they want to go. 

As a member of the Leadership Team, Anastasia oversees and leads multiple dynamic teams across all campuses, driving growth and innovation. Her role focuses on developing and implementing strategic student acquisition plans, cultivating strong relationships with key stakeholders, and ensuring the seamless delivery of high-quality educational experiences to our students.

With a deep passion for education and a results-oriented mindset, Anastasia collaborates with cross-functional teams to align enrolment objectives with the broader organisational vision. By fostering a culture of creativity and excellence, she aims to empower students to explore and unlock their full creative potential, contributing to their personal and professional growth.

Kylie was formerly a full-time lecturer at JMC Academy, as well as working as an engineer at Love Hz studios in Leichhardt. Kylie is both an Audio engineer and a musician, performing gigs regularly with her band The April Family.

Kate was formerly the Head of Student Services at JMC Academy in Melbourne. She has held managerial positions for the better half of ten years, with a focus on people and culture and operations. With a passion for creative industries, Kate enjoys working with like-minded people and has grown a love for working within high education in conjunction. 

Kirst, with over 20 years of experience in various leading brands and international universities, is fluent in offering extensive experiences in student engagement. Her approach to leadership has initiated staff and community engagement programs and VET/HE successful student journeys.

With a belief that education has the power to change lives, tied in with her passion for people, Kirst as a Campus Manager has been given the opportunity to impact the future of others with her team, delivering the support needed for success.