Jeff Whitton

Jeff Whitton, FAICD, CDPSE, serves as the Founding Non Executive Director at Yirigaa since March 2020 and holds multiple advisory roles, including Cyber Security Ambassador at Investment NSW and Global Board Advisor for the Bihar International Trade Organisation. With over thirty years in the ICT industry, including leadership positions such as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Engineering, Jeff has been instrumental in delivering cutting-edge technology services across Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. Additionally, Jeff contributes to academia as an Advisory Board Member for the School of Computing at Macquarie University and a short course lecturer in Cyber Security for Company Directors at the University of Technology Sydney. Jeff's commitment to community service is reflected in roles such as Board Chairman at OCTEC Limited, which focuses on vocational education and employment services, and Founding Non Executive Director at Marathon Health, dedicated to improving healthcare in rural Australia. Jeff's educational credentials include certifications from the Australian Institute of Company Directors and ISACA, along with extensive training in technology and education.