Councillor Jeff Whitton FAICD

Director, Threat Intelligence, Yirigaa Pty Ltd

With more than forty years of experience, Jeff is a highly regarded independent advisor and expert in the realms of Telecommunications, Digital Technology, Information Intelligence, and Cyber Security. His expertise extends to full-stack OSI, Cyber Security, Threat Intelligence Analysis, Incident Response Management, Data Privacy, and Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI).


He is proficient in national security, corporate governance, sovereignty governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, and the safeguarding of critical infrastructure.

As a distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Company Directors, Jeff boasts an impressive three decade tenure of executive and non-executive leadership across multiple industry verticals, currently serving on several strategic boards.

His prowess in steering corporate governance and leadership is unmatched. In addition, Jeff's unwavering commitment to public service is exemplified by his ongoing 20 year tenure as a local government councillor in Orange, where his deep community engagement and skillful navigation of state and federal government relations stand out.

Jeff delivers expert guidance and support to established organisations and emerging professionals, demonstrating his commitment to developing future innovation leaders. His consultancy services span private and public sector organisations worldwide, promoting innovation and growth across diverse sectors.

As a Board Director and Chair, Jeff considers mentoring the Australian First Nations company Yirigaa to be a career highlight, aimed at creating opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within our industry. This underscores his dedication to narrowing the diversity gap and improving societal outcomes.

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