Ms Hook has been given an initial four-year contract – but said she sees herself being at the helm right until show time. “But I think when you treat people with respect and transparency, share a common vision and goals – yes, there are going to be differences of opinion but you can work to a common ground.” So I have had quite a bit of experience with complex stakeholder management, not to underestimate this one. These are countries from Japan to China, to Singapore to Australia to New Zealand, all with very different agendas and views. “In my last role I had to co-ordinate 70,000 people across 19 countries. “This role, as much as anything, is about stakeholder engagement,” she said. All of that drives economic prosperity.”Īsked how she will manage the demands of multiple levels of government throughout the decade – with a Premier, a Prime Minister, and a Lord Mayor sure to want their needs and demands met – Ms Hook has spent significant time contemplating just that. “That drives a thriving economy, and it brings businesses that want to invest, tap into the innovation and the resources – namely people resources – that call Brisbane their home. “And I mean that not just to draw tourism, which will be one thing, but to draw people to want to come and live here. “There is a huge opportunity to put Brisbane on the global map,” she said. In an interview with the Courier-Mail, Ms Hook said she understood that while the Games was the ultimate spectacle, how they will transform Brisbane and the south east Queensland region will be the ultimate challenge. With the CEO now announced and key infrastructure funding announcements imminent, Ai Group continues to keep members up to date with the latest news around the build up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics through our Business2032 inititaive.įormer Deloitte Australia and Deloitte Asia Pacific chief executive Cindy Hook was announced as CEO for the Games late last year and is keen to ensure the 2032 event leaves a lasting legacy for the region.
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