In 1997 Peter Cooke established an agricultural and information management consultancy Agknowledge® - CONNECTING AGRICULTURE specialising in the development of agribusiness management. The business has a reputation for bringing clarity and depth of thinking to complex strategic situations and for identifying viable strategic pathways that will build long term value.Peter’s commenced his career in farming in the Great Southern of WA in the mid 70’s, progressing to be the CEO of Australia’s leading grower-based organisation, the Kondinin Group from 1988-97. Since 2000, Peter Cooke has been engaged in a range of Board Director roles ranging from Landcorp, WA government’s property development arm and Landgate the spatial information department, to Not for Profit sporting organisations, and several Family Farm Boards of Management.Skills contributing to Peter Cooke’s Director performance include: An ability to contribute sound strategic thought and planning to all aspects of current business and sporting engagements. A strong commercial focus demonstrated by the role as a CEO in the 1990s, Boardroom performance, 20 years of consultancy work, and the understanding of the balance sheets of farm operations ($10-75mill), and the government authorities (up to $2.4bill). A capacity to be clear about all aspects of good governance within the Boardroom and interaction with an Executive. A clear understanding of the role of and interaction with government processes whether with a GTE, private enterprise or Indigenous Corporation. An ability to be creative and effectively follow though ideas to successful implementation. A high end communicator. A proven understanding of the International culture, operations and decision making through long term engagement at the very highest levels of a professional sport.