Cindy Hook, chief executive of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organizing Committee, will leave the role at the end of her four-year contract in early 2027, the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) said.
Hook was appointed chief executive in December 2022 and took up the role in February 2023.
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The committee said a “global” search for Hook’s replacement is underway, with an announcement likely in the coming months before her departure.
The role oversees operations and finances of the Games, working closely with the president and board of Brisbane 2032 to develop and execute the strategy for the Games.
Speaking on Hook's departure, AOC president Ian Chesterman commented: "She has played a pivotal role in establishing the Organising Committee and building its capabilities and international reputation. Her leadership has laid strong foundations for the successful delivery of the Games in 2032.
"Cindy has been a valued and supportive partner to the Australian Olympic Committee as host National Olympic Committee. She has understood the importance of delivering not only a successful Games, but also a lasting legacy for the Olympic Movement in Australia. She has shared our commitment to putting athletes and their experience at the heart of the Games."
Prior to joining the Brisbane 2032 Committee, Hook had been chief executive of Deloitte Asia Pacific, the regional arm of the international professional services network, leading the auditing practice for six years from 2009 and later becoming chief executive of the Australian operation in 2015.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) awarded Brisbane hosting rights to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in July 2021 under a revamped process that saw a small group of IOC members identify and propose host cities to the board.
The organizing committee predicts that Brisbane 2032 will “drive significant economic activity across Queensland and the broader Australian economy.”
It will be the third time Australia has hosted the Summer Olympics after Melbourne 1956 and Sydney 2000.
Recently, Brisbane 2032 announced Commonwealth Bank (CommBank), the Australian multinational banking giant, as the first founding partner of the event, as well as a premium partner and the official bank of the games.
The company's role will focus on aiding grassroots sport development, supporting Australian athletes, and helping local businesses through the Brisbane 2032 supplier portal.
