Boardroom Luncheon with Simon Crooks, CEO of GIICA
Join Consult Australia for an exclusive Boardroom Luncheon with Simon Crooks, Chief Executive Officer of the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA), for a unique opportunity to gain strategic insights into one of the most significant infrastructure programs shaping Queensland’s future.
With over four decades of experience in major project delivery and at the helm of GIICA’s leadership in delivering 17 new and upgraded venues for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Simon will share his perspective on governance, delivery challenges, legacy outcomes and collaborative industry engagement that will influence the next decade of infrastructure investment in our state.
This intimate, high-level forum will enable members to engage directly with a key decision maker driving transformational infrastructure, build valuable relationships across government and industry, and position your business for influence and opportunity in a once-in-a-generation program of work. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn and lead.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday 10 February 2026
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Venue: Alchemy, 175 Eagle St, Brisbane
Cost: $250 Members (Inc GST).
Ticket purchases are limited to two attendees per organisation. Requests for additional attendees may be sent to events@consultaustralia.com.au to be placed on the waitlist.
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Simon Crooks
Chief Executive Officer of the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA),
Simon Crooks joined the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) as the Chief Executive Officer in August 2025.
Simon has over 40 years of international and national experience delivering major infrastructure in a variety of engineering, project management, consulting and leadership roles. He has worked for global firms including Aquenta Consulting, Baulderstone (now part of Lendlease), Walter Construction Group and John Laing Construction.
As Project Director with the Destination Brisbane Consortium from 2016 to 2025, Simon was responsible for establishing and leading the project team that delivered the $3.6bn Queen’s Wharf Brisbane integrated resort development that has transformed the city’s tourism and entertainment offering.
He has extensive experience in highly regulated industry sectors and a strong track record managing multiple stakeholders and delivering complex projects. He is passionate about bringing the right people together and empowering them to deliver outstanding outcomes.
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