RecordPoint names Brett Hooker as first Chief Operating Officer
RecordPoint has appointed Brett Hooker as its first Chief Operating Officer, reflecting the company's focus on scaling its operations and supporting international growth.
Brett Hooker brings more than a decade of experience from his tenure at TechnologyOne, an established software provider in Australia. His background in scaling global B2B SaaS operations is expected to play a key role as RecordPoint seeks to respond to increasing demand from regulated organisations worldwide.
Leadership perspectives
Anthony Woodward, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of RecordPoint, commented on Hooker's appointment, highlighting the significance of bringing in experienced senior leadership at this stage of the company's expansion.
"Brett's experience will be invaluable as we continue our growth both here in Australia and abroad. Brett's work will be essential in keeping us on course and delivering for our customers."
In response, Brett Hooker outlined his motivation for joining RecordPoint and described the company's position within the evolving information governance sector.
"I've spent my career scaling enterprise software companies, and I see RecordPoint as uniquely positioned to lead the next wave of growth in information governance-particularly as it becomes a foundational step in harnessing the power of AI."
"The company has built an exceptional product, an experienced leadership team, and a strong customer base. I'm excited to help scale the systems, teams, and culture needed to take it to the next level."
Operational priorities
In the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer, Hooker will assume responsibility for all operational functions at RecordPoint. His remit includes optimising internal processes, building delivery capabilities, and aligning broader teams to support efficiency and continued accountability. Hooker will collaborate closely with executive leadership across product, finance, technology, and marketing functions.
The company's appointment of a COO follows a period of significant organisational momentum. According to the company, RecordPoint's platform now processes more than eight million data points per day, a volume that surpasses the daily transaction count handled by NASDAQ. This figure underscores the increasing importance of robust data governance as organisations contend with heightened regulatory obligations and data risk.
Client base and sector presence
RecordPoint's platform is deployed by several of Australia's major banks, including Westpac, NAB, and Macquarie, as well as regulatory bodies such as APRA and ASIC. The company's reach extends internationally, with customers such as the City of New York relying on its systems. This client base reflects RecordPoint's presence in highly regulated environments where data governance is critical.
Recent developments
The appointment comes as RecordPoint continues to pursue its global growth strategy. The company recently completed the acquisition of Redactive, an Australian AI start-up focused on sensitive data discovery and classification. This move is described as a step towards enhancing RecordPoint's AI capability, aiming to better support companies seeking secure and ethical deployment of AI tools.
RecordPoint also released RexCommand, a freemium tool for detecting unauthorised AI use in the workplace, addressing concerns over shadow AI. The company cites recent research from Anagram indicating that 78% of employees are already utilising AI tools, often without approval or oversight. Many such tools store and process user input, introducing potential privacy and compliance risks for employers.
RexCommand forms part of RecordPoint's AI Governance Suite, which has been adopted in sectors such as banking, insurance, and government. The suite equips organisations with mechanisms to control data, implement governance frameworks, and address legal and ethical issues arising from the spread of AI technology in business contexts.
Market expansion
RecordPoint is currently expanding its operations in Asia and Europe, building on its entry into the United States. The appointment of Brett Hooker as COO aligns with the company's plans to strengthen operational delivery and support the next phase of growth amid rising global demand for data and AI governance solutions.
