PRESIDENT

Sharon has served on the Board of Directors since 2016. In 2018, she was elected President, the first woman to hold the position and, to date, she is the organization’s longest serving President.

With 20-plus years’ executive-level experience in government and the private sector, Sharon is well versed in public policy, governance, marketing, corporate communications, stakeholder engagement and advocacy at state and national levels.

Sharon was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia by the Australian Government in January 2024 for significant service to the community through a range of organisations and leadership roles, including her 8-plus years as a director of Crime Stoppers Australia, 6.5 years as deputy chair; and more than 12 years as a board member of Crime Stoppers South Australia, 10.5 years as chair.  Earlier directorships included serving on the boards of a range of government, mutual and non-profit and for-purpose boards.

VICE PRESIDENT

Mick retired from the Metropolitan Police Service in 2017 after more than 30 years’ service, finishing as Head of Homicide, and having led the Rape and Serious Sexual Offences command and, earlier, the Human Trafficking team.

From 2017 to 2019, Mick worked for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, bringing together global law enforcement agencies to fight modern slavery.

And, since August 2019, Mick has been the Director of Operations for Crimestoppers UK where his remit includes the charity’s Contact Centre, Regional Manager Team, Fearless youth service for 11-16 yr olds, and Marketing Communications.

Mick joined the Crime Stoppers International Board of Directors in 2020 and was elected Vice President in 2023.

COMPANY SECRETARY

Ralph is one of the longest-serving Directors on the Board, having been first appointed in 2004.

He joined the organization with extensive experience as a Crime Stoppers director in Canada, including as Immediate Past President of the national Canadian Crime Stoppers Association.

Now retired, Ralph’s earlier banking career spanned almost 40 years with a Canadian Chartered Bank, during which time he worked in branch administration, human resources at regional and corporate level, and was a facilitator and manager at a regional training centre. Senior management experience included time as a branch manager in various Provinces across Canada, and as VP of a commercial banking centre.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Shane joined Crime Stoppers International in August 2020 after 12 years in intelligence and security, advising the Australian government at the highest levels on national security matters and legislative reform, followed by 5 years as a private sector executive specializing in this same area.

An experienced leader of intelligence, intelligence investigations, and analytical professionals, Shane is well-versed in open source data collection and analysis, adapting tech for new industries, and identifying technical, analytical, consulting and training needs for law enforcement, the military and financial institutions.

Shane has led major international counter-terrorism and homeland security investigations across four continents in cooperation with host countries. He has also consulted extensively providing advice, training and support to governments and clients wanting assistance with sensitive or classified issues, including capacity building in counter-terrorism.

Shane has a B.Biotech (Hons) and is an Adjunct Fellow of Counter-Terrorism at Macquarie University, Sydney.

DEPUTY CEO

Hayley is a seasoned security consultant with nearly two decades of global experience. She is the founder of Magnolia Intelligence and currently heads the Asia-Pacific operations for Harod, Global Investigative Solutions. In these roles, Hayley draws on her deep expertise in agile leadership, target analysis, and intelligence operations to safeguard clients and enhance their resilience.

With a diverse background spanning the public and private sectors, Hayley has held key leadership roles within government and private intelligence firms. Her vast experience covers a wide array of industries, including Fortune 500 companies, critical infrastructure, medical marijuana facilities, educational institutions, and innovative start-ups. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Hayley played a pivotal role in supporting the biotechnology and life sciences sectors.

An active member of the Australian Institute of Professional Intelligence Officers, Hayley is recognized as a thought-leader in intelligence, collaboration, and innovation. Through her multifaceted expertise and strategic vision, she drives progress and fosters innovation within the security industry.

PRINCIPAL ADVISOR - Law Enforcement & Governance

A governance, risk, compliance and AML consultant with broad range of legal, accounting, investigative, intelligence skills and experience, Tom first assisted Crime Stoppers International in late 2022 and then formally joined our management team in mid-2023.

Tom has planned and conducted complex investigations, internal & external audits, and government program reviews for state and federal agencies in senior and executive positions.

He began his career as a lawyer and CPA, and then leveraged those skills in positions of increasing complexity and responsibility, including Assistant District Attorney for the State of Kansas, and then as an experienced veteran of the FBI’s Senior Executive Service where he served 22 years as a criminal/intelligence investigator in the roles of Section Chief (20 yrs) and Legal Attache.

PRINCIPAL ADVISOR - Eastern Europe

Dmitrii boasts a background spanning executive leadership in international corporate business and project management, strategic planning, production and supply chain management, engineering for space programs, and heading up an international NFP focused on wildlife conservation.

Dmitrii gained the support of the (then) Ukraine Ministry of Internal Affairs and National Police to establish NGO Crime Stoppers Ukraine, and was appointed its first CEO. He joined CSI to manage its Digital Transformation and Knowledge Management functions, and was later appointed a Region 4 representative to the Board. Sadly, the Russian invasion has decimated Crime Stoppers Ukraine’s operations and Dmitrii had to step down from the CSI Board.

Despite this major setback, he is working hard to resurrect Crime Stoppers Ukraine. Until then, he serves on our Executive Management Team.

Dmitrii is qualified in engineering space technology (Ukraine), international management (France) and international performance (Finland).