Ciaran Cooke

Ciaran Cooke is an experienced professional in talent management and leadership development, currently serving as Head of Talent Management, Leadership Development, & Performance at Bidvest Noonan since March 2024. Previously, Ciaran held the role of Global Manager, Talent Management & Organizational Effectiveness at Globalization Partners, overseeing leadership development and employee engagement initiatives. Ciaran's extensive background includes senior positions at The Stars Group, where responsibilities spanned managing global teams, talent development, and e-learning portfolios. Earlier career experience includes training roles at Full Tilt Poker and Bank of Ireland, where Ciaran focused on training delivery and content creation. Ciaran holds a CIPD Higher Diploma in HRD, specializing in L&D Management, obtained between 2017 and 2018.