Ian Shaw is a distinguished author and military historian with a long career in intelligence, security and Australian history. Over three decades, he served as an intelligence analyst, trainer and security-risk specialist in Commonwealth agencies before becoming a full-time writer and researcher. He is the author of numerous published works on Australian and military history, with his research recognised and used by major national institutions including the Australian War Memorial.

Mr Shaw brings National Spy Museum Australia a rare combination of operational intelligence experience, historical scholarship and public interpretive insight. His work strengthens the Museum’s connection to the human stories, historical record and national significance of intelligence in Australia.