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The origins of AIPIO can be traced to a meeting held at the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) in Canberra on 20 November 1990. The first Board of Management included: Don McDowell – President, Jack L’Epagniol - Vice President (Administration), Glenn Jones - Secretary / Treasurer, and Di Elphinstone – Member. Following the circulation of a Draft Constitution to key stakeholders, forty intelligence officers voted to approve the Constitution and form AIPIO on 2 May 1991. The Institute was incorporated in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) on 18 September 1991.

Over the years the AIPIO has been lead by some exceptional individuals who have contributed to the development of professional best-practice in the intelligence community and promoted the profession of Intelligence within and without Australia.

	Greg McAnulty is based in Canberra and has over 25 year’s business experience in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Australia. Greg’s background is predominantly Information Technology and business centric in Government and the commercial world. AIPIO President 2009 - 2011

	David Maybin has been associated with the Australian Institute of Professional Intelligence Officers (AIPIO) for over eight years and has convened the last four annual intelligence conferences, which have become the leading annual intelligence forum in the region. AIPIO President 2007 - 2008

	Ian Wing served as Institute President for almost seven years. During his tenure, major achievements included increased membership, greater awareness of the Institute within the profession, the creation of the network of state and territory representatives. AIPIO President 2001 - 2007

	Jason Brown is the National Security Director for the Thales Australia. He is responsible for security liaison with government, law enforcement and intelligence communities. AIPIO President 1999 - 2001

	Paul Roger is a charter member of AIPIO and contributed to the Institute’s establishment. Paul served on the Institute’s Board of Management for 6years from 1993 to 1999 during which time he performed the roles of Registrar, Newsletter Editor, Journal Editor, Vice President and President. AIPIO President 1996 - 1999

	Bevin Wigan's intelligence experience comprised 18 years in the Australian Intelligence Corps 1972-1990), including four years overseas and five years at the School of Military Intelligence (SMI), with three years as Commanding Officer / Chief Instructor (CO/CI). AIPIO President 1995 - 1996

	Jack L'Epagniol was a Foundation Member of AIPIO, and elected Vice President (Administration) at the inaugural AGM. He was Editor of the AIPIO Journal from1992 to 1995, and elected President in 1994. Jack retired in 1996, and is now living on the Sapphire Coast in the far south of NSW. AIPIO President 1994 - 1995

	Don McDowell's service with AIPIO began as convenor of the original meetings in September 1990, to form such an organisation, being voted in as the founding Charter President, a position he held until November 1994. AIPIO President 1991 - 1994

Past AIPIO Presidents

Greg McAnulty 2009 - 2011	David Maybin 2007 - 2008	Ian Wing 2001 - 2007	Jason Brown 1999 - 2001	Paul Roger 1996 - 1999	Bevin Wigan 1995 - 1996	Jack L'Epagniol 1994 - 1995	Don McDowell 1991 - 1994