DiData hires former federal policeman for major role

Dimension Data has snagged former high profile Australian Federal Police agent Alastair MacGibbon to head up its security division in Australia.

MacGibbon steps into the new role of security business unit general manager for Dimension Data Australia.

He spent 15 years in the police force and was the founding director of the Australian High Tech Crime Centre, according to a statement from Dimension Data.

MacGibbon was also in charge of eBay’s Australia and Asia Pacific Trust & Safety division, and will remain as director of the Centre for Internet Safety at the University of Canberra.

Dimension Data Australia CEO Rodd Cunico said via a statement: “We pride ourselves on having the best talent available and having Alastair on board is another example of the calibre of our team,” Cunico said.