Daniel Cook is a highly experienced professional with over 23 years working in various sectors in Australia, Asia, Latin America, and the UK. He specializes in building strategic alliances, developing business plans, delivering changes, and analyzing market insights. Notably, Daniel has a keen interest in equity, diversity, inclusion, climate action, and thought leadership that drives effective public policy. Daniel's leadership skills in NGOs, government agencies, and professional/membership bodies have enabled him to deliver success across various sectors.

As the former CEO of the Landscape Institute, Daniel developed a new strategy that centered on adopting immediate climate and biodiversity actions, delivering digital platforms, and transforming EDI. At the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), he led "RICS Futures" insight program and emerging markets, focusing on Asia, Africa, and South America. He has also served in diverse roles at RICS, including Director of Strategy and Planning, Head of Global Planning, Head of Policy and Corporate Affairs, and Public Affairs Manager.

Daniel Cook's educational background includes a business and climate change certification from the University of Cambridge, breaking through execution strategy from Columbia University, leadership, and high-performance people skills from the London Business School. Additionally, he holds a BSc in Geology from the UNSW.