Cindy Hook facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cindy Hook
Born	Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S.
Alma mater	Miami University
Employer	Deloitte
Board member of	Great Barrier Reef Foundation

Cindy Hook is an important business leader from America and Australia. She used to be the top boss, called the CEO, for a big company named Deloitte in Asia Pacific. Before that, she was the first woman CEO of Deloitte in Australia. She worked hard to make sure everyone felt included and treated fairly. Now, she's leading the team organizing the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Brisbane, Australia!

Early Life and Education

Cindy Hook was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, in the U.S. She grew up in California.

She went to Miami University and earned a degree in Business Administration. This taught her how to manage businesses.

Her Career Journey

After finishing college, Cindy Hook started working at Deloitte in San Francisco. She began as an auditor in 1986. An auditor checks a company's financial records to make sure everything is correct. By 1998, she became a partner in the firm.

Moving to Australia

In 2009, Cindy moved to Australia. Soon after, she became the managing partner for Deloitte Australia's Assurance and Advisory team. This team helps companies with their finances and advice.

In 2013, her team won two big awards: Accounting Firm of the Year and Audit Firm of the Year. This was the first time one firm won both awards in the same year!

Leading Deloitte Australia

In February 2015, Cindy Hook became the chief executive officer (CEO) for Deloitte Australia. This was a big deal because she was the first woman to be CEO of a "Big Four" professional services firm in Australia. These are the four largest accounting and consulting firms in the world.

During her time as CEO, Deloitte Australia grew a lot. The company had four years in a row of strong growth.

Leading Deloitte Asia Pacific

In September 2018, Cindy was chosen as the first CEO for Deloitte Asia Pacific. This job meant she oversaw 65,000 professionals. She managed the company's work in many countries. These included Australia, China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, and New Zealand.

In October 2021, she decided not to continue in this role after her term ended in May 2022. She said it was for personal and professional reasons.

Leading the Olympic Games

On December 13, 2022, Cindy Hook got a very exciting new job. She was chosen to be the chief executive of the team organizing the 2032 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. These games will happen in Brisbane, Australia.

Making a Difference

Cindy Hook strongly believes in diversity and inclusion. This means making sure all kinds of people are welcome and treated fairly. She also cares about people's well-being.

As CEO of Deloitte Australia, she started a "Return to Work" program. This program helped people who had taken breaks from their careers come back to work. She also made sure fathers could get paid time off when their babies were born. She worked hard to help women advance in their careers. She also made sure everyone received equal pay.

She also supported the LGBTI community. She helped create a list of 50 outstanding LGBTI leaders.

Other Important Roles

Cindy Hook is also on the board of directors for the Great Barrier Reef Foundation. This group works to protect the Great Barrier Reef. She also advises a group called Male Champions of Change. She is a member of Chief Executive Women, a group for women leaders.

Awards and Recognition

In 2016, Cindy Hook was a finalist for the Australian Financial Review 100 Women of Influence Awards. This award recognizes influential women.

In 2017, she was named Pride in Diversity CEO of the Year. She received this award for making Deloitte a welcoming place for everyone. She especially championed the LGBTI community.

In 2018, The Australian Financial Review named her one of the top five most powerful people in consulting.

About Her Life

Cindy Hook is a big fan of the musician Bruce Springsteen. She also loves to travel and spend time outdoors.