Craig Jones

Craig Jones is a seasoned international expert in cybersecurity and law enforcement, with over 40 years dedicated to safeguarding communities in both the operational and policy arenas. Most notably, he served as the Director of Cybercrime at INTERPOL from 2019 to 2024, where he led international operations and global initiatives to strengthen cyber resilience and disrupt transnational criminal networks operating in cyberspace.

Under his leadership at INTERPOL, Craig was instrumental in bringing together law enforcement agencies, governments, and private sector partners to counter cyber threats through its Global Cybercrime Programme for its 196 member countries. He expanded it significantly, to combat a broad spectrum of emerging digital threat, through an interconnected national-regional-global operational delivery model, creating innovative platforms that enabled global real-time cooperation.

He also spearheaded and coordinated INTERPOL’s contribution to the United Nations Ad Hoc Committee on Cybercrime (2022 to 2024) and the Open-ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies, successfully navigating the diverse geopolitical and diplomatic processes within these international negotiations.

Before joining INTERPOL, Craig held several senior positions in UK law enforcement, focusing on cybercrime at all levels; locally, regional and nationally. His work in the UK included operational leadership roles and strategic policy advisory positions, equipping him with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of modern law enforcement and digital crime prevention.

After retiring from the National Crime Agency (NCA) in the summer of 2024, Craig has remained deeply committed to educating and fostering partnerships in the cybersecurity sector. He collaborates with industry leaders, academic institutions, and policymakers worldwide, advocating for a unified approach to tackling cyber threats. His expertise in building resilient cyber ecosystems has been recognized globally, he is seen as a thought leader, collaborator and strategic advisor making him a sought-after expert and speaker.