An auto electrician by trade, Mark has been a business owner and Capricorn Member for over 25 years. He was elected to the Board in October 2022 as the Member Director for Queensland.
Mark is thrilled to be taking on the role of Chair at such an exciting time for the industry.
“This year Capricorn celebrated half a century of helping automotive businesses like mine and I’m looking forward to continuing to support this purpose for the next 50,” Mr Rowe said.
“We’re experiencing a once-in-a-generation transformation in automotive and no one knows exactly what the future holds. What we do know, is Capricorn will be there to support businesses in the industry, no matter what the future is.”
Mark Rowe will be joined by incoming Group CEO Brad Gannon from 1 January 2025, as the pair focus on driving the organisation forward.
“I’d like to congratulate Mark on his appointment as Capricorn Board Chair,” Mr Gannon says.
“Mark has been a valued Board Director for the past two years, passionate about the industry and Capricorn’s role in supporting business owners. I look forward to continuing to work with him to benefit the whole Capricorn Community.”
Mark Rowe replaces Mark Cooper who has been Chair of the Capricorn Board for the past five years.
“Mark Cooper has been an instrumental Chair of the Capricorn Board, leading the organisation through a period of record growth. I look forward to continuing to grow on his fantastic legacy,” Mr Rowe said.
Image: A new era of Capricorn leadership with Brad Gannon and Mark Rowe
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About Capricorn
Capricorn Society was established in 1974 to support small business owners in the automotive aftermarket. Now 50 years later, Capricorn has over 30,000 Members across Australia and New Zealand including mechanical workshops, collision repairers and auto electricians.
Capricorn offers a range of competitive financial services products, including its flagship Trade Account that connects Members with over 2,000 Preferred Suppliers.
Proudly operating by cooperative principles, Capricorn Members also have access to risk protection, exclusive industry events and a generous Capricorn Rewards Program. For more information, visit capricorn.coop.