QUT Business Leaders' Forum

Upcoming forum

Cindy Hook, CEO, Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee

Date: Wednesday 29 May
Time: 12-2pm; Drinks and networking from 11.30am
Venue: Hilton Brisbane, Elizabeth Street, Brisbane
Tickets: $198 per person or $1,880 for table of ten (including GST); Includes a three-course lunch and beverages

About Cindy Hook

Cindy Hook is an outstanding business leader with more than 35 years of global leadership experience across three continents.

US born, Cindy spent three decades working for professional services giant Deloitte – including four years as Australian CEO, leading the firm to four consecutive years of revenue growth and four years as the inaugural Asia Pacific CEO. In her current role as CEO of Brisbane 2032, Cindy Hook is responsible for leading all aspects of organising the Games to create an outstanding experience for the athletes and spectators and leave a positive legacy for Brisbane, Queensland, and Australia.

At the QUT Business Leaders' Forum, Cindy will speak to her personal leadership story, the key challenges she has faced, and the leadership qualities that matter to her. She will outline the key planning issues for the Games and her strategies for strengthening community support for the event. She will outline why in steering the world’s greatest show here in Queensland, it will be a unique experience which leaves a lasting, impactful legacy for the State.

Recognised for accelerating change, Cindy’s leadership is anchored in a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and health and wellbeing as drivers of business success. Cindy currently serves on the board of Great Barrier Reef Foundation and has held positions on Chief Executive Women, the Economic Development Board of Singapore and the Asia Corporate Leadership Council.

Join us for this motivational address and conversation, moderated by one of Australia’s leading journalists, Ellen Fanning.

About the forum

The QUT Business Leaders' Forum is Brisbane's pre-eminent business leadership event. For more than 20 years it has developed an international reputation for attracting dynamic, world-class leaders in a dialogue on today's leadership challenges. The forum informs, challenges and inspires audiences on:

leadership
business excellence
corporate social responsibility
sustainability
related public policy.

Hear prominent speakers share their personal leadership journey as they explore trends, issues and ideas shaping the economy and politics of the nation. The forum is also the city's premier event for high-level networking.

Why attend

Hear from world-class leaders

Keep your business know-how relevant and hear from executive thought leaders. Our Forum has developed an international reputation for attracting dynamic world-class leaders in a dialogue on today's leadership challenges.

Professional development

Attend the Forum as a professional development activity. Members of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand may claim this activity as formal CPD hours.

Expand your network

Our Forum brings together a diverse community of business leaders giving you the opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and extend your network. Make an impression on your clients by inviting them to the Forum when you buy a table.

Previous speakers

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After each forum, we produce a snapshot video to showcase the highlights of the speaker's keynote presentation and Q&A session with the forum moderator.

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