Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games CEO Cindy Hook to step down

Cindy Hook (photo from The Australian) Cindy Hook, chief executive of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee, will step down later this year at the end of a four-year contract. Organizers announced her decision on Tuesday, a week after the Games’ official emblems were unveiled.Hook, who was appointed in December 2022, said she was proud of the work done to build the organization and prepare for the event. He believes the committee is now ready for new leadership as preparations continue.“As CEO, I am proud to have built the organization from the ground up, set a game vision and game plan, designed and executed a clear strategy, created a brand story and launched incredible emblems, and fueled the early market boom,” Hook said, as quoted by the AP news agency, in a statement. “The foundations for success have been well laid. Now is the right time to hand over to a new CEO.”Organizers said a search for her replacement would begin immediately to ensure a smooth transition in leadership as the project moves from early planning to operational work and event delivery.

Organizers praise Hook’s contribution

Brisbane 2032 president Andrew Liveris praised Hook for building the committee from a small startup to an established organisation.“Cindy has been an exceptional leader whose passion, enthusiasm and strategic intellect have set Brisbane 2032 up for success,” Liveris said.He also thanked her for building a strong team and putting in place sound financial management and management systems.Australian Olympic Committee president Ian Chesterman said Hook helped lay the foundation for a successful Games and a lasting legacy for Australia.“Her leadership has laid a solid foundation for the successful delivery of the 2032 Games,” Chesterman said.Brisbane 2032 board director Rebecca Frizelle also praised Hook’s leadership and commitment.

Brisbane is gearing up for a historic Games

Brisbane has been awarded the 2032 Olympics in July 2021 and will become the third Australian city to host the Summer Games, following Melbourne in 1956 and Sydney in 2000.Hook previously served as CEO of Deloitte Asia Pacific while based in Singapore before taking over the Brisbane Organizing Committee. Her departure comes as preparations enter a new phase, with organizers now looking for a successor to lead the next stages of planning and implementation.