Our Team
Adam Simms
Dr Wayne Petherick
Scott Hardman
Adam is a passionate corporate crime legal practitioner, investigative and risk professional with an extensive public and private background. Adam has honed his skills through a career that began in specialist police detective work and transitioned into corporate consultancy roles to Partner and Solicitor at leading firms.
In that time, h
Adam is a passionate corporate crime legal practitioner, investigative and risk professional with an extensive public and private background. Adam has honed his skills through a career that began in specialist police detective work and transitioned into corporate consultancy roles to Partner and Solicitor at leading firms.
In that time, he has developed a keen expertise in navigating complex investigative scenarios, managing comprehensive risk frameworks, and implementing effective anti-fraud and corruption and AML/CTF strategies.
Adam is also renowned for his ability to handle sensitive matters, including bullying, sexual harassment, and conflicts of interest, ensuring procedural fairness and integrity in every investigation.
In addition to his professional achievements, Adam has contributed to the development of international standards, serving as an expert on international committees for:
- AS8001 - Fraud & Corruption Control
- ISO 37008 - Internal Investigations
- ISO 37003 - Fraud Control Management Systems
Scott Hardman
Dr Wayne Petherick
Scott Hardman
Scott has had an extensive and diversified career in law enforcement, beginning with the NSW Police, where he moved from criminal investigations to implementing successful crime and risk reduction initiatives as a Crime Prevention Officer. His expertise then extended to the Australian Federal Police, where he trained domestic and overseas
Scott has had an extensive and diversified career in law enforcement, beginning with the NSW Police, where he moved from criminal investigations to implementing successful crime and risk reduction initiatives as a Crime Prevention Officer. His expertise then extended to the Australian Federal Police, where he trained domestic and overseas agencies in community safety initiatives, investigations, and incident management. At the Office of the NSW Ombudsman, Scott specialised in advising agencies on the management of whistleblowers, integrity, and information security.
His last role was with Tasmania Police, where he coordinated the state’s community policing functions and developed multi-agency partnerships to reduce crime and the fear of crime.
Throughout his career, Scott has demonstrated a refined skill set in training, investigations, and risk management. He holds qualifications in training, investigations, policing, and law, and is currently completing studies in intelligence analysis. Scott is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience, empowering others to succeed and fulfil their potential. His commitment to integrity and community safety is evident in his varied roles and achievements, making him a valuable asset to any organisation focused on crime prevention and public safety.
Dr Wayne Petherick
Dr Wayne Petherick
Dr Wayne Petherick
Dr Wayne Petherick is an Australian authority on criminal profiling and workplace psychology. Wayne is an acknowledged expert in a number of areas of psychological profiling and has provided input into numerous government initiatives over a range of topics, including workplace violence, criminal profiling and abuse matters. Over the past
Dr Wayne Petherick is an Australian authority on criminal profiling and workplace psychology. Wayne is an acknowledged expert in a number of areas of psychological profiling and has provided input into numerous government initiatives over a range of topics, including workplace violence, criminal profiling and abuse matters. Over the past decade, he has put over 6,000 personnel through situational awareness and de-escalation training, focusing on how to deal with aggressive and difficult customers in any service industry.
His Master of Criminology thesis was on statement analysis, specifically examining whether there are differences between deceptive and truthful statements. His doctoral research examined the theory and process differences in criminal profiling methods.
He has authored numerous academic texts, including Applied Crime Analysis, Profiling and Serial Crime, and Forensic Criminology.
Wayne has been called in as an expert on media interviews for Australian media, including ABC News, Sunrise, The Today Show, the 7.30 Report and A Current Affair. He also regularly contributes to newsprint and social media sites and presently co-hosts a popular podcast, The Psychology of Criminal and Antisocial Behaviour.