Colm Gannon

Bio

Colm is a seasoned professional with extensive expertise in digital safety, cybercrime investigations, and software development. With 20 years in law enforcement, he has been involved in national and international investigations and prosecutions relating to online harms, child sexual exploitation (CSE), violent extremism and harmful online communication.

His commitment to protecting the vulnerable has continued into his extensive technical development career. He was previously a Product Manager with Rigr AI, where he was involved in the software development process. This position also involved developing policies related to child protection, privacy impact assessments, and legal and ethical considerations for AI and machine learning technologies.

With over 14 years of dedicated involvement with the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children, Colm has worked in close collaboration with the APAC, US, and EU Financial Coalitions Against Child Sexual Exploitation. This extensive experience has honed his expertise at the intersection of technology and child protection, equipping him to lead ICMEC Australia into the future.

Colm's deep understanding of global collaboration and innovation will enable him to address local challenges while advancing the organisation’s mission to protect children.