Nicholas Cook
About Nicholas Cook
Nicholas Cook is the Executive General Manager of Partners & Broker Services at Steadfast Group Limited, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in the financial services sector, having held various leadership roles at Zurich Financial Services Australia and Steadfast Group Limited.
Current Role at Steadfast Group Limited
Nicholas Cook serves as the Executive General Manager of Partners & Broker Services at Steadfast Group Limited. He has held this position since 2015, contributing to the organization for over nine years. In this role, he leads the development of broker and customer insights, segmentation, and value propositions. He utilizes insights into distribution strategies and practices across various channels to guide strategic and operational activities. His focus includes developing business models aimed at securing broader revenue streams for the company.
Previous Experience at Zurich Financial Services Australia
Nicholas Cook worked at Zurich Financial Services Australia from 2007 to 2014. He began as the National Intermediary Distribution Manager, where he served for four years until 2011. Following this role, he became the Head of Customer & Product Proposition, a position he held for three years until 2014. His tenure at Zurich involved significant contributions to customer engagement and product strategy.
Education Background
Nicholas Cook attended Maitland Boys High from 1973 to 1978, completing a five-year education. This foundational education provided him with the skills necessary for his future career in the financial services industry.
Skills and Expertise
Nicholas Cook possesses exceptional relationship management and business development skills. He leads professional teams and stakeholders to achieve performance, client growth, retention, and revenue. His expertise in developing insights and strategies has been instrumental in guiding operational activities within the organizations he has worked for.