Become a partner in our mission of building a world where every child is protected and can thrive.
MAKE A DONATION
Get In Touch

Meet our
leadership team

Colm Gannon

CEO

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 ICMEC Australia's mission to protect children.

Warren Bulmer

Head of Data Products

Warren Bulmer is the Head of Data Products at ICMEC Australia, where he works to innovate and collaborate with industry to make the world a safer place for children.

Warren was a member of the Toronto Police Service for 30 years and in 2020 he retired from being a Detective Constable. Warren’s policing career has predominantly been spent within the field of criminal investigation. Since 2008, he has been an international instructor in computer- and Internet-facilitated crime, having lectured over 7,000 judges, prosecutors, and police from 39 different countries to date. Warren has taught at the United Nations in Bangkok, Thailand; the Canadian Police College; and the Ontario Police College and was a part-time faculty member at Humber College, where he instructed students in conducting online investigations and open-source intelligence techniques (OSINT).

Warren has testified in court on many occasions as an expert witness in various capacities relating to digital evidence and computer forensic analysis as well as in the operation of social networks. He has also received awards for investigative excellence and holds a Police Exemplary Service Medal for his continuous public service.

From February 2020 to February 2023, he worked for the Australian Federal Police in Brisbane, Queensland, as a Product Manager where he helped build technical capabilities for the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation.

Warren also guest lectures in the University of Queensland’s Cyber Criminology undergraduate and graduate programs.

Rosie Campo

Head of Collaboration

Rosie Campo serves as the Head of Collaboration (Corporate Partnerships) at ICMEC Australia. In this crucial role, Rosie is instrumental in the development and implementation of programs focused on the financial detection, reporting, and prevention of child sexual exploitation (CSE).

Drawing from her extensive experience in stakeholder management across both public and private sectors, Rosie leverages her expertise to collaborate with stakeholders, advocating for children's rights within Australian organisations.

Working closely with financial institutions and corporate entities, Rosie leads initiatives to improve the financial detection and reporting of CSE. Her unwavering dedication underscores her belief that protecting children is a collective responsibility, requiring collaboration and dedication across a range of sectors and institutions.

Through her advocacy and collaborative efforts, Rosie continues to be a driving force in the fight against child exploitation, striving to create a safer world for all children.

Elisabeth Drysdale

Head of Marketing, Communications and Media

Elisabeth Drysdale is a degree-qualified communications and marketing professional with a wealth of experience across the not-for-profit, lifestyle, corporate, and education sectors. For over fifteen years, she served as the Director of the Comité Champagne in Australia. In this role, she led successful communications and marketing strategies while collaborating with stakeholders to protect the Champagne appellation. Her strategic leadership and vision earned her recognition in the industry, culminating in two prestigious awards that celebrated her contributions to the Champagne trade region.

Elisabeth successfully managed her own communications business alongside her primary role, serving clients from various sectors, including luxury, corporate, not-for-profit, and hospitality. Through this experience, she honed her skills in brand storytelling, stakeholder engagement, and campaign execution. Her dedication to providing exceptional service earned her a reputation for cultivating long-term client relationships.

Motivated by a desire to give back, Elisabeth transitioned into the not-for-profit sector, applying her skills to support initiatives in homelessness, social services, and education. Her work in these areas reflect her commitment to fostering significant change through communication strategies that enhance impact and deliver results.

A passionate advocate for connection and purposeful leadership, Elisabeth is dedicated to empowering organisations to achieve their goals through innovative and effective communication.

Dannielle Kelly

Head of Capacity and Prevention

Dannielle Kelly (Danni) is the Head of Capacity and Prevention at ICMEC Australia where she utilises her extensive advocacy and stakeholder management skills to create a world free from child exploitation.

Most recently from the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE), Danni has more than 17 years background in law enforcement. In her roles with the Australian Federal Police, Danni led aspects of the organisational reform into workplace culture; as well as major projects overseeing the AFP's Future Direction and long term operational requirements.

With a focus on fostering partnerships across industry sectors, law enforcement, and academia, Danni identifies opportunities to uplift child protection efforts across various Australian sectors.

Danni also has extensive experience in media, government relations, and stakeholder management; and leads ICMEC Australia Capacity and Prevention Team in building collaborative programs with law enforcement and the NGO sectors. With a focus on research-informed programs, the Capacity and Prevention Team builds national and international partnerships directly contributing to the global deterrence of child exploitation.

Subscribe to the ICMEC Australia newsletter

Stay up to date with the latest news, information and activities.

ICMEC Australia acknowledges Traditional Owners throughout Australia and their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and Elders past and present.

Copyright © 2024. All Rights Reserved. |  Logo by Blisttech. Design by Insil.
magnifiercrosschevron-downtext-align-justify