Michael is the Accenture Australia Pty Ltd Managing Director — National Security and Safety, and Client Account Lead. A former Deputy Police Commissioner, Michael served with the NSW Police Force for over 31 years, during which he led Area Commands and was the state’s longest serving Homicide Squad Commander.
As an Assistant Commissioner, Michael led the Counter Terrorism and Special Tactics Command, as well as the Central Metropolitan Region, before assuming the role of Deputy Commissioner Regional NSW Field Operations leading a workforce of over 5800 personnel. He also led the NSW recovery efforts from the 2019/2022 bushfire disaster as State Recovery Coordinator – overseeing a joint whole of government and Australian Defence Force taskforce as the head of the then NSW Disaster Recovery Office.
Michael is a member of the University of Sydney Institute of Criminology Advisory Committee, a Leadership in Counter Terrorism (LinCT) Alumni member, and has received numerous awards including commendations for bravery, the NSW Police Medal, National Medal, the Australian Police Medal.
Michael was born and bred in Dubbo NSW, and is married to Kirsten, a psychologist. They have two daughters in high school. Throughout his policing career, Michael experienced first-hand the personal and professional challenges that first responders face and carry every day — not only as a leader but as a friend and confidant.
Michael is passionately devoted to paying it forward by helping first responders transition to meaningful lives and careers beyond public service — having experienced a unique transition journey from senior law enforcement executive to the private sector himself. He firmly believes that being a first responder can be a distinct advantage, given the unique value that first responders possess, and the broad range of skills and experiences they develop throughout their careers.