“The best way to predict the future, is to create it.”
Chris Craner
About
Chris brings over 30 years of policing experience, including executive leadership roles for the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) and Australian Federal Police (AFP).
After decades as a Detective and worldwide experience in Cyber and transnational organised crime, Chris is sharing his investigative experience in the corporate world through KordaMentha. Building authentic strategic relationships and working with partners has seen Chris transition into his role and his intention to deliver on KordaMentha’s ‘Grow, Protect and Recover.’
Chris is a strong advocate for a trauma-informed approach, ensuring that all parties involved in workplace matters including investigators, receive the necessary psychological support. He has led numerous code of conduct investigations, upholding the highest standards of integrity and accountability.
Awarded the Australian Police Medal for his contributions to community confidence, family and domestic violence and advocacy for youth and indigenous programs, Chris continues to leverage his vast experience to drive strategic growth and initiatives for KordaMentha and their clients.
Education and accreditations
- Graduate Certificate in Applied Management
- Associate Diploma of Policing (Investigations)
- Bachelor of Policing (Investigations)
- Designated Detective
- previous - Undercover Supervisor - Drug Expert in giving evidence in Court
- Cert III in Investigative Services
- Cert IV in Government Investigations
- Cert IV Train the trainer - P.E.A.C.E model of Interviewing and Conversation Management
- Trauma Informed Practice in Interviewing techniques and focus on interviewing children
Significant Engagements
- In country (PNG) protracted and complex corruption investigation into a PNG Government owned organisation
- Strengthening operational governance controls in a Telecommunications investigation into a workplace health and safety incident
- Trauma informed approach to numerous sensitive investigations into child abuse, sexual harassment and workplace conduct matters
- Complex corruption, bribery, intimidation and organised crime related investigations amongst political pressure and high media exposure
