Agent TypePersonActivities & OccupationsCompany directorsUniversity councillorsMining managersHistoryA Bachelor of Economics of the University of Sydney, Hibberd rose through the Commonwealth public service to the positions of First Assistant Secretary Banking, Trade and Industry Commonwealth Treasury, 1953-57 and Director Commonwealth Aluminium Corporation, 1957-61. He was subsequently president of the Australian Mining Industry Council and a member of the Reserve Bank Board, Director of Consolidated Zinc Pty Ltd from 1958 and Managing Director Comalco Industries since 1961. A member of the University of Melbourne Council appointed by the Governor-in-Council from June 1967 until his death in December 1982, He served on its Finance Committee as Vice-Chairman 1967- 1970, and Chairman 1972-1982. (Who's Who 1980; UM Calendar 1982).