Mark Smink
About Mark Smink
Mark Smink is the Director of Information Security at Brookfield Asset Management in Sydney, Australia, with extensive experience in cyber governance, risk, and compliance.
Current Role at Brookfield Asset Management
Mark Smink currently holds the position of Director - Information Security at Brookfield Asset Management, located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. In his on-site role, he is responsible for overseeing and managing the company's information security protocols and initiatives. His work ensures that Brookfield Asset Management maintains robust cybersecurity measures to protect its assets and data.
Previous Position at JLL
Before joining Brookfield Asset Management, Mark Smink worked at JLL in various roles from 2011 to 2023. His last role at JLL was as Head of Global Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance, a position he held for 10 months. Prior to that, he served as the Chief Information Security Officer - Asia Pacific for 8 years. He also acted as Program Manager - Associate Director from 2011 to 2015. These roles saw him based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Education Background
Mark Smink studied Applied Science - Computing and achieved a diploma from Perth Central College. He attended the institution from 1992 to 1995, accumulating three years of higher education in computing, which laid the foundation for his career in information security.
Expertise in Cybersecurity
Mark Smink has extensive experience in developing strategies for emerging cybersecurity projects, managing technology infrastructure, and designing security architecture. His expertise includes delivering technology results across the Asia Pacific region by focusing on cost optimization and pragmatic innovation. He is adept at leading teams to deliver successful outcomes in multi-sourced IT environments through effective governance and relationship management.