Craig Donaldson
Sorrento
Summary
Accomplished executive leader with extensive experience in crisis management, public safety, corporate security, emergency response, and business integrity. Proven ability to build resilient teams, develop and execute crisis strategies, and advise government and corporate partners on risk mitigation, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance. Recognized for exceptional leadership under pressure and awarded the Australian Police Medal for distinguished service.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive General Manager
Crown Resorts
04.2023 - Current
- Lead security operations, threat response, emergency preparedness, and major investigations for Crown Perth, safeguarding over 8 million guests and 5,000 staff annually.
- Advise the CEO, Board, and senior leaders on risk mitigation, due diligence, and crisis readiness.
- Manage a $23M budget and direct a team of 200+ in security, investigations, training, and emergency preparedness.
- Oversee policy and practice for protection, law enforcement liaison, employee licensing, contractor oversight, access control, misconduct investigations, and business resilience.
- Chair committees, lead forums, and review projects to ensure compliance and crime prevention.
- Member, Australia & New Zealand Counter Terrorism Committee Business Advisory Group.
Assistant Commissioner
Western Australia Police Force
10.1985 - 04.2023
- Held multiple command and portfolio roles, including workforce management, recruitment, training, deployment, performance, health & safety, and strategic planning for 10,000 employees.
- Led counter-terrorism, threat intelligence, and state security investigations in partnership with ASIO/AFP and the State Emergency Management Committee.
- Deputy Chair, Crowded Places Advisory Committee; developed national response plans and coordinated security hardening of government assets.
- Commanded national and international capability exercises (UK, USA, Ireland, Scotland).
- Executive Officer, State Emergency Management Committee; advised on emergency management legislation and stakeholder consultation.
- Delegated Operational Commander for WA Police COVID-19 response, collaborating with state and national agencies to design and implement crisis strategies.
- Led recruitment missions to South Africa and the UK, securing 500 experienced officers.
- Served as Deputy Commissioner, providing strategic leadership and overseeing agency performance.
Education
Detective Investigator -
Western Australia Police Force
Alumni - undefined
Leadership WA, Global Leadership in Counter Terrorism (LinCT) Program
Master of Leadership & Management - undefined
Charles Sturt University
01.2017
ANZPLS (Police Leadership Strategy) - undefined
Australian Institute of Police Management
01.2014
Graduate Diploma of Executive Leadership - undefined
AIPM
01.2012
Associate Degree of Social Science - undefined
Edith Cowan University
01.2004
Skills
- Crisis & Emergency Management
- Risk Identification & Mitigation
- Strategic & Operational Leadership
- Security Operations & Threat Response
- Policy & Practice Design
- Regulatory Compliance
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Team Development & Mentoring
- Incident Investigation & Business Integrity
- Team building
- Operations management
- Organizational development
- Performance management
- Leadership and team building
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem resolution
- Relationship building
- Customer relations
- Staff training and development
- Client relations
- Project management
- Risk management
- Performance improvement
- Process improvements
- Risk mitigation
Affiliations
- Australia & New Zealand Counter Terrorism Committee (Business Advisory Group)
- Leadership WA (Alumni)
- Global Leadership in Counter Terrorism (LinCT) Program (Alumni)
Timeline
Executive General Manager
Crown Resorts
04.2023 - Current
Assistant Commissioner
Western Australia Police Force
10.1985 - 04.2023
Alumni - undefined
Leadership WA, Global Leadership in Counter Terrorism (LinCT) Program
Master of Leadership & Management - undefined
Charles Sturt University
ANZPLS (Police Leadership Strategy) - undefined
Australian Institute of Police Management
Graduate Diploma of Executive Leadership - undefined
AIPM
Associate Degree of Social Science - undefined
Edith Cowan University
Detective Investigator -
Western Australia Police Force
Awards & Recognition
Australian Police Medal, Queen’s Birthday Honours (2014)
Personal
Married for 35 years with four adult children. Enjoys music and water activities.