Mark Cook

Mark Cook is a seasoned HR executive with extensive experience in people strategy, organizational change, and culture development across various sectors. Since April 2022, Mark has been serving as the Deputy Chief People Officer at The Australian National University, focusing on the design and implementation of the People Strategy. Prior to this role, Mark held significant positions such as Chief People Officer at Mercy Community and Lead People & Culture Strategy Partner at AGL Energy, where responsibilities included driving organisational change and aligning people strategies with business goals. Mark's career also includes leadership roles at IBM, Blue Sky Performance Pty Ltd, and Queensland Public Service Commission, emphasizing the development of capability and talent management. Mark's foundational experience stems from a decade at Suncorp and a long tenure at Westpac Banking Corporation. Academically, Mark holds a Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Development from Deakin University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Charles Sturt University.