Australian Fraud and Anti-Corruption Academy Pty Ltd
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Michael Callan
Chief Executive Officer & Founder@Australian Fraud and Anti-Corruption Academy Pty Ltd
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Michael Callan is one of Australia’s most experienced anti-corruption specialists with hands on experience at the senior executive level. He is highly experienced in developing international networks to combat corruption in government procurement practices.
Michael has had 35 years in the Australian Commonwealth public sector, starting with 20 years in Defence as a military officer, followed by stints as an Australian Public Servant in several major departments. His roles have spanned strategic human resource management, public health policy, business management, major capability projects, integrity, governance and human services provision at the senior executive level.
In his last role Michael was the Inspector General of Defence leading a small team in managing fraud control, digital forensics and anti-corruption measures, as well as the department’s statutory whistleblowing scheme. This team undertook complex criminal investigations, interfacing with military and civilian police investigation teams, as well as counterparts internationally.
Michael introduced an intelligence led fraud prevention system, supported by enhanced digital forensics technology, and an increased focus on key risk areas. He has been a member of the AFP Fraud and Anti-Corruption Centre’s joint management committee, and serious financial crime task force committee. Michael also led the development of a fraud and anti-corruption network with his US, UK, New Zealand and Canadian counterparts.
Michael holds a Master of Arts (Anti-Corruption Studies) from the International Anti-Corruption Academy, a United Nations initiative. This comprehensive course included anti-money laundry training delivered by the US Department of Justice. Michael also has extensive training in the US Foreign Corrupt Practice Act and UK Bribery Act, along with Crypto-Currency training.More...