Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee (Brisbane 2032) CEO, Cindy Hook has announced she will leave the organisation when her current contract finishes at the end of 2026.
Ms Hook said the timing would allow her to “pass the baton” to a new leader for a smooth transition just over a year ahead of the LA28 Games.
It would also line up with the transition from the initial planning and capability building phase into operations, project and event delivery.
Ms Hook was appointed in 2022 on a four-year contract. A global executive search for a her replacement will start immediately and an appointment is expected in the coming months.
Brisbane 2032 President, Andrew Liveris, and the Games Board, said Ms Hook’s contribution as the inaugural CEO was significant.
“Cindy has been an exceptional leader whose passion, drive and strategic intellect has set Brisbane 2032 up for success for our years ahead,” Mr Liveris said.
“Cindy commenced when the Organising Committee was a fledgling start-up and has transformed Brisbane 2032 into a thriving organisation ready to go to the next level of Games execution.”
Ms Hook expressed gratitude for the opportunity to be part of the Olympic and Paralympic Movements.
“I am grateful to Andrew and the Board for giving me the opportunity to lead the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee through the first horizon of Games planning,” she said in a statement.
“During the past four years, I have achieved everything we had hoped for and had many amazing experiences along the way.
“The foundations for success have been well laid. This is the right time to hand over to a new CEO for the next phase.”
Brisbane 2032 Vice President and Federal Minister for Communications and Sport Anika Wells said Ms Hook had played an important role laying the groundwork for the Games.
“The work she has done is incredibly valuable and Brisbane 2032 will continue to build on her achievements as Queensland and Australia gets ready to host the world,” she said.
Brisbane 2032 Vice President and Queensland Minister for Sport, Racing and the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Tim Mander, said Ms Hook had played an important role establishing the foundations for the Games.
“We are grateful for her contribution and look forward to building on that work to deliver a Games for all of Queensland and create lasting legacy beyond 2032,” he said.
